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HLSCC to establish campus on JvD- Hon Sharie B. de Castro

Residents of Jost van Dyke will soon have the opportunity to attend H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) without having to travel to Tortola. Photo: HLSCC/Facebook/File
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) speaking at the Opening Ceremony for the new Jost van Dyke Primary School on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Photo: RDA
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) speaking at the Opening Ceremony for the new Jost van Dyke Primary School on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Photo: RDA
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Residents of Jost van Dyke will soon have the opportunity to attend H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) without having to travel to Tortola.

This was disclosed by Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) while speaking at the Opening Ceremony for the new Jost van Dyke Primary School on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

“I am pleased to announce that the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is set to establish a satellite campus right here at this location,” Hon de Castro stated.

Accessing ‘higher education’

According to the Minister, this means that residents of Jost van Dyke will soon have the opportunity to access higher education, specialised training, and certification without the need to travel far.

“This is a significant step towards providing our community with broader educational opportunities and ensuring that individuals can acquire the skills and knowledge needed for personal and professional growth,” Hon de Castro stated.

HLSCC seeking to utilise room @ new JVD school- Dr Richard W. Georges

Meanwhile, President of HLSCC Dr Richard W. Georges said the institution will not have a full campus as in Virgin Gorda.

"We are looking to use a room in the facility for particular courses targeting the JvD community. We will be seeking to survey residents to determine their greatest training needs.

"We aim to do the same in Anegada," Dr Richards disclosed.

HSCC, established in 1990, is primarily Government-sponsored and has its main campus at Paraquita Bay and a smaller centre on Virgin Gorda.

12 Responses to “HLSCC to establish campus on JvD- Hon Sharie B. de Castro”

  • Guest (21/01/2024, 10:42) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    Would it be more cost effective to subsidize the JVD's student population attendance at HLSCC main campus? just thinking out aloud!!
    • @ Guest (21/01/2024, 11:33) Like (4) Dislike (20) Reply
      No they need their own that is progressive and forward thinking yall
    • @guest (21/01/2024, 11:55) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      I’m assuming that it will be remotely so the students will be in class via smart board/camera to the classes at Paraquita Bay Campus.
      • @@guest (21/01/2024, 13:31) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        And if that's the case that would truly be progressive and I would be in full support.
    • Not really (22/01/2024, 10:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Definitely not more cost effective. You sound be thinking out soft.
  • question (21/01/2024, 11:21) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Does Jost Van Dyke have a high school or are we going from primary school to college. This sounds like how her famous picture looks.
  • Real Talk (21/01/2024, 11:50) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Listen ti this joker decastro never again will she get my vote
  • HMMM (21/01/2024, 12:00) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    With 2 students?
  • pure assishness (21/01/2024, 12:47) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    We want back the money that paid personal family bills
  • wise up (21/01/2024, 16:02) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    What a waste, the one in paraquita bay can’t function properly and going build another.Hmmm
  • Ha Ha (21/01/2024, 17:41) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where there is no vision, the people will perish.
  • anegada (21/01/2024, 23:17) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This speech brings back memories of the speech you gave at graduation. Wasn't the people in Anegada going to be able to do courses with HLSCC too? Still waiting.


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