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HLSCC honours H. Lavity Stoutt's legacy with 'Power of Words'
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- As the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates 35 years of excellence under the theme “The Dream of a Visionary”, the Virgin Islands Studies Institute proudly presents From Vision to Fruition: A Student Oratorical Showcase.
Some parents afraid of their own children- Acting Education CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "We have parents who have admitted they’re afraid of their children; They’re living in a house that they’re paying rent for, paying their bills, feeding the child, buying everything the child needs—and they’re afraid of the child. I couldn’t imagine that."
Police to now have regular presence on ESHS campus- Education CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI —In response to rising levels of violence, drug use, and sexual misconduct among students in the Territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has deployed permanent School Resource Officers (SROs) to educational institutions, beginning with Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
HLSCC & UVI sign agreement for combined degree programmes
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- As the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the college and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) signed an articulation agreement to establish combined degree programmes.
VISTS & St George's advance in secondary schools debating competition
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- St George’s Secondary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies will meet the 2024 champions, Elmore Stoutt High School, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary in the semi-final round of the 2025 Inter-Secondary School Debate Competition.
Students suspended for illegal substances @ schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has released a statement expressing deep concern of recent reports of illegal substances at secondary schools in the Territory.
Inter-Secondary School Debates begin February 5
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Inter-Secondary School Debates begin on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre’s Activity Hall.
Premier to embark on Asia Trade Visit in Feb
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will visit the Asia-Pacific in his capacity as the Minister responsible for Financial Services in February.
University of Guyana now accredited for the first time
DEMERARA WAVES
The University of Guyana (UG) was Monday formally accredited for the first time in its 61-year-old existence, fulfilling 16.5 of the 17 standards and paving the way for that tertiary institution’s transfer of credits to be easily recognised by other universities in the Caribbean, officials said.
HLSCC is ‘more than an education institution’- Dr Georges
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr Richard W. Georges said the college is looking towards the future of the institution as they celebrate a milestone anniversary this year.
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