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Premier’s mother launching book on late Principal Carlisle Scott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local author and educator Mrs Medita Malone Wheatley, who is the mother of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), will be launching an edited book titled, “A Snapshot of the Virgin Islands Secondary School Under Principal Carlisle Scott”, British Virgin Islands” on Monday, May 6, 2024.
ETPS Principal proposes to change uniform colours & school motto
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Parents, former teachers and past students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary (ETPS) in Sea Cows Bay have advised our newsroom that the new principal of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, Ashkisha N. Maduro, is proposing to change the school uniform colours and motto.
Mentally ill person now occupying old Gov’t Admin Building- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for a timeline for the rehabilitation of the old Government Administration Building in Road Town, Tortola, which he said is now in a dilapidated state and needs urgent repairs.
ESHS switches to remote learning after frequent brawls on campus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Frequent brawls among students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) this week, including at least three incidents of fights on Thursday, May 2, 2024, have resulted in a decision to switch to learning via online platforms today, Friday, May 3, 2024.
Motor scooter rider injured in accident @ Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A motor scooter rider sustained injuries in an accident in the Purcell Estate area of Tortola today, Thursday, May 2, 2024.
‘Refrain from suggesting inaccuracies’- Hon de Castro fires back @ Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has hit back at Deputy Speaker and Opposition Member Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) for recently suggesting the Minister has not been willing to take up his offer to lend his expertise in education and youth development.
AI & Google making young people seem 'super smart'- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– Seniors attending the Senior Citizens’ Month Opening Declaration Service, yesterday, May 1, 2024, were made to endure a lengthy speech on forgetfulness and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).
Ex ports boss Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to be sentenced June 6, 2024
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard will now be sentenced on June 6, 2024.
Governor requests meeting with local press! What's he up to?
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has requested a meeting with the local press. This is not a press conference but, in his invitation, Mr Pruce claims to be honouring Word Press Freedom Day.
Commemorative plaques for donations unveiled @ ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commemorative plaques for the Kellner Family Foundation and various contributors for their donation to the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were unveiled at the school's campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
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