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2nd Annual BVI Lit Fest to feature world renowned writers & performers
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is pleased to announce the sponsors of the 2022 BVI Literary Arts Festival from November 3-6, 2022, as part of the Department of Culture’s Culture and Tourism Month.
Hon de Castro endorses OECS Education strategy for 2022-2026 period
CASTRIES, St Lucia – Virgin Islands Minister for Education, Culture and Youth Affairs, Honourable Sharie B. DeCastro (AL) and other Ministers of Education in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have endorsed a new Education Sector Strategy for the period 2022-2026.
HLSCC becomes a Fulbright host institution
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – In keeping with its strategic goal to promote excellence in teaching and learning, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced its membership in the Fulbright Awards Programme administered by the UK Fulbright Commission.
Sandy M. Harrigan–Underhill announced as Director of new education institute
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Close to a month after Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) had reported that former Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill been tipped for Director of the new teacher's training institute, our first and accurate story has been confirmed.
HLSCC accredited with National Council of Construction Education & Research
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), a vision of the late Chief Minister and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Founding Member, H. L. Stoutt, continues to lead the territory in training and certification efforts following the successful accreditation by the National Council of Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
First COVID-19 vaccine batch to expire on May 31, 2021 - Dr Ronald E. Georges
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The race is on to vaccinate some 4000 people in the Virgin Islands, given the first batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca (AZD1222) COVID-19 vaccine in the Virgin Islands (VI) will expire on May 31, 2021, according to Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges.
BVIFA & HLSCC sign MoU for professional development
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) have formed a strategic partnership, with the signing of a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to develop local capacity in sports management and coaching.
Dr Richard E. Georges named VI’s first Poet Laureate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Richard E. Georges has made local history with his appointment as a Literary and Cultural Ambassador responsible for promoting the understanding of and appreciation for Virgin Islands (VI) history and cultural heritage through poetry.
HLSCC gets $100K annual donation from UNITE BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following reports of a number of funding and resources challenges at the local H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), the institution will now get $100,000 added annually to its coffers, in addition to a $200,000 annual commitment from the Government of the Virgin Islands under the 'Back to the Sea' initiative.