STAKEHOLDERS JOIN TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE HLSCC’S FOUNDERS DAY

As part of the H. Lavity Stout Community College 35th anniversary celebrations, stakeholders from across the Virgin Islands joined to celebrate and observe Founders Day, a celebration of the founding fathers of the institution. President of the Student Government Association Ms. Palesa welcomed attendees to this momentous occasion. President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community … Continued

HLSCC CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION

This year the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is celebrating its 35th Anniversary of higher education in the Virgin Islands. On Monday, January 14, 2025, the college held a press conference speaking about the observations. Communications and Public Relations Manager Ms Bria Smith revealed that this milestone year celebrates decades of excellence, growth, and … Continued

STUDENT REGISTRATIONS FOR 2025/2026 OPEN

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports of the Virgin Islands has officially commenced the new student registrations for the 2025/2026 academic year. The registration period began on January 2, 2025, and will continue until April 30, 2025. Parents and guardians seeking to enrol students in public or private schools across the Virgin Islands … Continued

VG WRITER SPOTLIGHTS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN DEBUT CHILDREN’S BOOK

Businesswoman, writer and Virgin Gorda resident Karyn O. E. Alexander hopes to increase understanding about the social challenges faced by persons with disabilities with her engaging debut children’s book Zuri’s Great Plan. She even selected December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as the official launch date for her book. This heartwarming story, … Continued

HLSCC AND MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY TO STRENGTHEN LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), located in Joplin, Missouri, USA are set to deepen their 23-year partnership with HLSCC – one of MSSU’s longest-standing partners in international education as a MSSU delegation arrives in the British Virgin Islands the week of 18th November 2024. The visit will … Continued

EDUCATION GETS $5.27M FOR PROJECTS IN 2025, BUT BROADER BUDGET DETAILS OMITTED

In his Budget Address delivered on November 11, Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to education in the British Virgin Islands, outlining both achievements from 2024 and future plans aimed at strengthening the Territory’s educational infrastructure. In the 2025 budget, over $5.2 million has been earmarked for critical capital acquisition … Continued

HISTORIAN DAVID OLUSOGA EXPLORES CONDITIONAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE LASTING IMPACT OF THE WINDRUSH

During the recently concluded BVI Lit Fest, acclaimed historian David Olusoga delivered a compelling lecture titled Being & Belonging. The lecture explored themes of citizenship and identity in the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, drawing critical insights from the Windrush scandal and broader issues surrounding British nationality laws. Olusoga provided a detailed examination of … Continued

Virgin Islands Schools Closed Due to Adverse Weather Conditions

The Ministry of Education has announced the closure of all public schools across the Virgin Islands today, following a recommendation from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The decision comes in response to adverse weather conditions, including anticipated cloudy spells, showers, and thunderstorms that are expected to impact the territory throughout the day. In a … Continued

AMIAH CHANG AND YASMEEN SAID TAKE TOP SPOTS IN ANTI-BULLYING SPEECH COMPETITION

Amiah Chang from Claudia Creque Educational Centre and Yasmeen Said from St. George’s Secondary School emerged as the winners in their respective divisions of the Territory’s anti-bullying speech competition, which concluded on Wednesday, October 16, at Elmore Stoutt High School. In the primary school category, Chang secured first place, with John Claude Vergara of St. … Continued