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Year of activities planned for HLSCC's 35th anniversary
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has an entire year of activities planned to celebrate the institution’s 35th anniversary.
Claudia Creque Educational Centre receives combined $12.5K donation
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Claudia Creque Educational Centre was the recipient of two cash donations on Friday, January 10, 2025, amounting to $12,500.00.
School admissions for 2025/2026 academic year now underway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports of the Virgin Islands has commenced new student registrations for the 2025/2026 academic year. The registration period began January 2, 2025, and will continue up to April 30, 2025.
VI’s London Office reminds potential students of study abroad opportunities
LONDON, England, UK- The BVI London Office has put out a reminder to Virgin Islands students looking for an opportunity to further their studies in the United Kingdom (UK) through the UK student financing opportunities.
VIPSLI to offer globally recognised Customer Service Certification in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) is poised to revolutionise customer service standards within the public sector, with the launch of a globally recognised Customer Service Certification in 2025.
VI teachers earn more than USVI, other OTs counterparts—Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Teachers working in the Virgin Islands (VI) generally earn more than their counterparts in neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI), and other Overseas Territories (OTs), according to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro.
HLSCC campus store spreads holiday cheer through toy drive
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Campus Store successfully concluded its Toy Drive, held from November 19 to December 20, 2024.
‘Education is an investment; not an expense’- Hon. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), on December 18, 2024, outlined significant strides funding for education and infrastructure during the 2025 budget debate.
Jae’Nyiah Defreitas is FLPS Angel of Christmas
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Jae’Nyiah Defreitas was crowned the first ever Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) Angel of Christmas on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
ESHS Inter-Secondary Chess Tournament champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a riveting culmination to the 2024 Inter-Secondary Chess Tournament, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious, clinching first place in both the junior and senior categories.