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June 10th, 2026
VI Public Service Learning Institute & Monroe University to establish MoU

NEW YORK, USA- In a continued effort to enhance educational and professional development opportunities for Public Officers in the Virgin Islands, Dr Connie E. George, the Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI), made a significant visit to Monroe University in New York, USA, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

May 7th, 2026
VI & PHSU sign new MoU to strengthen partnership

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- A stronger partnership between the Virgin Islands and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has been established.

April 28th, 2026
Groundbreaking for HSLCC dormitories anticipated next year- HSLCC President

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The President of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mr Richard W. Georges, has expressed optimism that the groundbreaking for student dormitories at HLSCC’s Paraquita Bay campus will take place next year.

April 27th, 2026
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.

April 23rd, 2026
BVIEC & HLSCC advance hands-on technical training through MOU

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility.

April 15th, 2026
MoU & Deed of Contribution signed for design of student dormitories @HLSCC

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- “This isn't just a routine action. It is a statement of intent. It is a declaration that the Virgin Islands is ready to take another bold stride in strengthening our education system, expanding opportunities for our people, and positioning our Territory for a more diversified and resilient future.”

March 26th, 2026
HLSCC & University of Malta sign MoU to tackle small island challenges

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the University of Malta (UM) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for collaboration in research, academic exchange, and institutional development, with a special focus on issues affecting Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

November 20th, 2025
RDA signed contracts for health & marine environment projects

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The health sector and the marine environment in the Virgin Islands (VI) are set to receive significant improvements with the signing of two contracts for major projects in these areas.

June 5th, 2025
HLSCC signs groundbreaking MOU with Richmond American University London

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Richmond American University London.

May 8th, 2025
Medical school may lease up to 50% of Joe's Hill Manor Estate- SSB

JOES HILL, Tortola, VI- On Monday, April 28, 2025 the Social Security Board (SSB) and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) executed the Heads of Terms agreement, outlining the medical school’s occupancy of the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate (JHME), a story first reported by our News Centre on April 30, 2025.

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