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February 19th, 2022
HLSCC offering FinTech courses starting March 2022

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be offering a Financial Technology (FinTech) programme for persons interested in becoming professionals in the field starting March 2022.

February 17th, 2022
Virgin Islands education state, economy & above round rock culture

Edgar Leonard

Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus in 1493, sailing west on the Atlantic Ocean, stumbled upon the Virgin Islands archipelago, renaming them St. Ursula and the 11,000 virgins (Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Virgenes).

February 12th, 2022
24 COVID-19 positive cases detected in public schools – Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 24 COVID-19 positive cases were detected in VI’s Public Schools after 1,400 COVID-19 tests were administered during a school testing regime.

February 12th, 2022
‘Hoodies’ banned @ ESHS effective Feb 14, 2022

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Effective February 14, 2022, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is moving to implement a ban on the wearing of hooded jackets aka ‘hoodies’ on campus over safety concerns.

January 25th, 2022
No automatic acceptance for locals in VI medical schools- Hon Flax-Charles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has revealed there would be no automatic acceptance for locals in medical schools when they become operational in the Virgin Islands.

January 22nd, 2022
Gov’t looking to train more VI skilled workers in 2022

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – For the 2022 legislative year, the Government of Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be focusing on introducing different pieces of legislation to further strengthen the education sectors to supply more skilled workers to the local economy.

December 14th, 2021
Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill tipped for Director @ new Teacher Training Institute

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre from well-placed sources at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is that former Elmore Stoutt High School Principal Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill has been recommended to be the Director of the new Virgin Islands (VI) Teacher Training Institute.

December 7th, 2021
Wasi Construction donates fans to Althea Scatliffe Primary School

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a demonstration of good corporate citizenship, Wasi Charleswell, the Proprietor of Wasi Construction based on Tortola, made a donation of 15 fans to Althea Scatliffe Primary School, today, December 7, 2021, to allow the students to experience a more comfortable learning environment.

December 7th, 2021
Gov’t will continue to train locals for leadership roles- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says education will continue to be the key towards the development of local people for leadership roles in the territory.

December 4th, 2021
Gov’t will push through until all of ESHS is back @ main campus - Dr Wheatley

LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his government will continue to push through until all the staff and students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are back at its main campus.

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