The fast-paced schedule of the third annual BVI Literary Festival had attendees raucously laughing at humorous readings, snapping in appreciation of poetry performances, and sitting in contemplative silence as authors …
November 11, 2023
October 10, 2023
Second cohort finishes fintech programme 18 professionals graduate
Eighteen professionals recently graduated as the second cohort of the new fintech programme at the Robert Mathavious Institute for Financial Services at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. During the six-month …
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October 10, 2023
Big names to headline Lit Fest next month including poets, novelists, journalists, and more
Booker Prize-shortlisted writer Jonathan Escoffery. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krug-man. New York Times bestselling novelist Charmaine Wilkerson. British author and journalist Afua Hirsch. All will be among the 40-plus writers …
June 15, 2023
Financial training offered for teens
There are many paths to a career in the financial services industry, and Virgin Islands firms are collaborating to offer youths a free opportunity to learn more about the sector. …
June 15, 2023
Stingrays celebrate at 30th graduation
At the prompting of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College President Dr. Richard Georges, students clad in forest green robes solemnly turned their tassels and reflected on the hours of academic …
March 3, 2023
Scholarship launched for mental health
Conversations about mental health challenges are often held in whispers, but leaders in the Virgin Islands community spoke out loudly and proudly on Feb. 25 during a fashion-forward fundraiser gala …
February 23, 2023
HLSCC partners with university group
In a partnership designed to help Virgin Islands students study abroad, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College last week inked an agreement with the Northern Consortium of United Kingdom universities. …
February 2, 2023
College gets multi-purpose court
As part of efforts to improve the lives of students at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, a new multi-purpose court was built on the “slab” that has long stood …
May 27, 2022
HLSCC hosts Spring Concert
A medley of choir, dance, and jazz performances graced the stage at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College over the weekend during the 2022 Spring …
May 12, 2022
HLSCC hosts first ‘Stingray Showcase’
At the 2022 Stingray Showcase last Thursday at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Sanjay Singh took first place for his project to help digitise files for Smiley’s Garage. “I was …
November 3, 2021
Mangrove efforts expand to Prickly Pear
Along the coastline of Prickly Pear Island is a stretch of mangroves that died after retaining too much salt following the hurricanes of 2017. But the area has a chance …
June 18, 2021
College graduates 146 during two ceremonies
Though the pandemic slowed down many things across the territory, it didn’t stop 146 students from graduating H. Lavity Stoutt Community College last week. For the first time ever, the …
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June 16, 2021
COMMENTARY — Call made for referendum on political status by 2030
The below is adapted from the speech Mr. Wheatley delivered on June 6 during the Frederick Pickering Memorial Lecture Series at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Let me …
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May 24, 2021
Soapbox derby draws daredevils
Crowds packed along the two lanes leading to H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Whit Monday, at the end of which sat two tall plywood ramps, each outfitted with a …
May 13, 2021
Learning to harvest the sun in 11 weeks
Jason Stevens enrolled in the Power52 Caribbean Energy Institute during a low point in his life, when he lacked hope and direction. But on May 3, Mr. Stevens, one of …
February 8, 2021
College to resume mariner courses
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has received “provisional approval” to schedule Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers courses at its Paraquita Bay campus, the school announced Monday. …
February 5, 2021
Dr. Richard Georges sworn in at HLSCC
Last Thursday, for the first time in Virgin Islands history, an alumnus of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College was sworn in as the college’s president. “Today it is a …
January 30, 2021
HLSCC gets $50k solar grant
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to install a solar photovoltaic system on the roof of its Learning Resource Centre building, the school announced …
January 21, 2021
Solar tech training starts at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Roughly a year after a Maryland solar developer named Rob Wallace announced that he had inked a memorandum of understanding with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College to start a solar …
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October 19, 2020
BVITB funds tourism training
“Imagination is a factory that builds legends,” said newly confirmed H. Lavity Stoutt Community College President Dr. Richard Georges, quoting his favourite rapper, Jay Electronica, on Friday. “You have to …
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 …
July 24, 2020
First annual Sip N’ Sweets delivers treats
Culinary talent was in the spotlight last Thursday during the first annual Sip N’ Sweets event hosted by the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, where students created original dishes and …
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May 13, 2020
HLSCC uses lockdown for water-quality study
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Marine Director Dr. Lianna Jarecki took advantage of the recent lockdown to carry out a water-quality study in the territory. “With ports closed and boats …
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January 30, 2020
HLSCC to offer solar technician training
As the Virgin Islands works to meet ambitious clean energy goals, government last week announced a partnership with a non-profit organisation co-founded by NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, which …
October 28, 2019
Government transfers Crown land to HLSCC
Government granted H. Lavity Stoutt Community College 134 acres of Crown land on Sept. 26, according to Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Last …
