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August 13, 2020

ESHS hosts ‘drive-in’ graduation

Embracing the theme of “Three years, three obstacles, one mission,” the Elmore Stoutt High School held its first-ever drive-in graduation ceremony last Thursday, which was broadcast live through the government’s …

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by Dana Kampa
August 13, 2020

New college grads prepare for new VI

Students shared video messages recounting their days at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College during a semi-virtual graduation celebration on Aug. 2 that coincided with the college’s 30th anniversary. “As we …

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by Dana Kampa
July 31, 2020

Virtual graduation ceremonies continue

Graduates from the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies showed strength and resilience in completing their studies amidst the ongoing recovery from the 2017 hurricanes, and host Ronn Grant of …

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by Dana Kampa
July 27, 2020

EDITORIAL: Graduates have overcome much, but a hard road is ahead

As the graduation season gets under way, we wish a hearty congratulations to the Class of 2020, which has overcome formidable challenges that we fear are not over yet. Most …

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by BVI Beacon
July 24, 2020

Graduating in a pandemic

“Congratulations, Zawie,” one commenter wrote on Cedar International School’s live broadcast of the senior graduation ceremony on June 25. “U made yr family proud. U jst end one journey but …

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by Dana Kampa
February 27, 2020

12th grade requirement eliminated

Secondary students who make good grades will no longer have to complete 12th grade as previously required, Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced …

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by Dana Kampa
July 3, 2019

Cartoon (June 27, 2019)

by BVI Beacon
July 2, 2019

EDITORIAL: Kudos to another class of post-Irma graduates

Congratulations to this year’s graduates, who have overcome challenges that would be unimaginable to most people their age, and to the educators who have helped them along the way during …

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by BVI Beacon
June 28, 2019

Graduations begin with VISTS, CCEC

Graduation season kicked off for the territory’s secondary schools last week with a ceremony at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies, which saw 17 students receive their diplomas on …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
June 20, 2019

97 graduate from HLSCC

Ninety-seven students received degrees from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College during the graduation ceremony last Thursday, where it was announced that the school received an increase of $2 million …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
August 2, 2018

Class of 2018 consists of 194 secondary school graduates

The Class of 2017 was historic for being the first set of 12th graders to graduate in the territory. The Class of 2018 was historic for a completely different reason, …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
July 5, 2018

With 93 graduates, HLSCC Class of 2018 less than half the size of last year’s

Politicians had one main message for the 2018 graduates of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College last Thursday: The territory needs you. Premier Dr. Orlando Smith and Education and Culture Minister …

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by Amanda Ulrich
June 29, 2018

Seven graduate from University of the West Indies Open Campus

On Friday, eight months later than planned, students from the Virgin Islands branch of the University of the West Indies Open Campus finally were honoured for their achievements. Dr. Phyllis …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK

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