Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro has announced that HLSCC graduates—whose degrees are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education will now be able to pursue the third year of a bachelor’s programme at the Richmond American University in London.

The College, with the support of the Board of Governors and the Ministry of Education, continues to make progress against its strategic goal of institutional effectiveness and organisational development.

Madam Speaker, it is with great purpose and optimism that I rise today to provide an update on the strategic steps being taken by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), to expand educational opportunities for the young people of these Virgin Islands.

The Department of Human Resources is inviting interested college and university students to apply for paid internship opportunities in the Public Service.

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is once again opening the doors to opportunity with the return of its 3rd Annual Career Fair, slated for 8–10 April, 2025. 

In a groundbreaking collaboration to provide students with a comprehensive platform to explore higher education opportunities and connect with representatives from 21 colleges and universities worldwide, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) have joined forces to host the Annual College Fair, set to take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.

The Ministry of Education has launched its Professional Development Series for Educators, developed in collaboration with the Institute of Education at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

Madam Speaker, on Thursday 19^th January, The Honourable Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during his recent official visit to the UK, signed into effect a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the BVI Government and the prestigious University of Southampton.

In keeping with its strategic goal to promote excellence in teaching and learning, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced its membership in the Fulbright Awards Programme administered by the U.K. Fulbright Commission.

Following a rigorous, nine-year accreditation process, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is now accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).