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HLSCC to churn out 149 new graduates today

- Dr Robert A. Mathavious to give keynote address to graduates
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is to churn out 149 graduates at their 22nd graduation ceremony today June 11, 2015. Photo: VINO
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), Robert A. Mathavious will present the keynote address. Photo: VINO/File
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), Robert A. Mathavious will present the keynote address. Photo: VINO/File
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is to churn out 149 graduates at their 22nd graduation ceremony today June 11, 2015 at which Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), Dr Robert A. Mathavious will present the keynote address.

This is according to Derecia A. Scatliffe-Thomas, Director of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. The ceremony commences at 4:00 PM.

She said that the Class of 2015 is made up of 135 students from Paraquita Bay and 14 from Virgin Gorda with a gender ration of 3:1 females to males. Some 18 students will be the recipient of multiple awards.

Scatliffe-Thomas said too that there will be 22 Certificates of Achievement, 24 Associates in Arts and 121 Associates in Science.

President’s Award Recipients will be Keyonna Farrington – highest cumulative GPA (full-time student); Larhoney Hill – highest cumulative GPA (part-time student); Joel Mwambungu – Outstanding performance in General Studies; Shemaine Brewley – Outstanding performance in Primary Education; McKay Andrew and Deondra Wisdom – ARIFA Book Scholarship; and Michelle Woodley – Ernst & Young Accounting Award.

This news site understands that free ferry services will be provided to residents of Virgin Gorda to attend the graduation ceremony.

Dr Robert A. Mathavious is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), an autonomous agency charged with the regulatory and supervisory oversight of the BVI Financial Services Industry.

7 Responses to “HLSCC to churn out 149 new graduates today”

  • ... (11/06/2015, 09:06) Like (9) Dislike (17) Reply
    He is am ndp so they have him speaking
    • To ....... (11/06/2015, 11:28) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
      It is time to put politics behind us and move forward to build a better BVI. Mr. Mathavious' political choice does not limit the amount of knowledge he possesses through his accomplishments and is alwys willing to pass on. I have been at many conferences in BVI and abroad where Mr. Mathavious has presented and it was always excellent. He is tasked with helping to maintain one of the areas that the BVI depend heavily upon - Financial Services. I think it is time to look at the bigger picture and give every one a fair chance to exercise their democratic rights without labelling them.
  • Proud Supporter (11/06/2015, 09:43) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Key! All the best. You make us EXTREMELY proud always
  • Way to Go!! (11/06/2015, 10:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ms. Larhoney Hill, proud of you: I see where Divannia Hill got her smarts from. Congratulations!!!
  • Recruiter (11/06/2015, 19:01) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    So where the 149 new jobs are?
    Too many graduates for no jobs, big problems coming whoever in the power seat.
    • wow (12/06/2015, 11:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      they will give them jobs but just not the kind that they are qualified for according to their degree, it's common practice for the government to give someone a job that is not in line with their degree just to say they gave them a job
    • Understand (16/06/2015, 09:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Some of the graduates will transfer to other schools. Some of these graduates are part-time because they already have jobs. Some are not from here and will return home. So no need for 149 jobs at the moment; perhaps a fraction of that number. Also, remember some people will migrate and others may retire, so their jobs will be vacant. You have to keep replenishing the workforce. Be thankful that they can stay home and go to college.


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