Education
Edu. system faced with ‘fierce urgency of Now’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The observances for Education week 2014 kicked off yesterday afternoon March 9, 2014 with the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn quoting a phrase from the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ‘The fierce urgency of Now’.
‘Stars in Education’ highlight in Education week 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Stars in the education system of the Virgin Islands will be one of the main highlights in the observations of Education Week 2014.
AOG Cornerstone wins Primary level Spelling Bee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Assemblies of God Cornerstone School (AGCS) emerged victorious in the finals of the 2014 Inter-school Spelling Bee Contest last evening, March 4, 2014 at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall.
High School teachers not ready – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As debate continues to flow on a proposal by government on the introduction of an additional school year at the Territory’s High Schools, one resident has taken a swipe at teachers.
Host of changes proposed for Technical School
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A host of changes have been proposed for the soon to be revamped BVI Technical and Vocational Institute that, among other things, seek to better prepare students for the job market in the Virgin Islands.
Month-long exhibition on Virgin Islands writings launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Tourist Board of the Virgin Islands together with the Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum yesterday February 6, 2014 opened an exhibition featuring the works of VI writers and poets over the past decades as the importance of preserving the Territory’s life and culture through writing was underscored.
UPDATE: Education CEO apologises for “misunderstood” circular
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On January 9, 2014, this news site had published the reactions of several persons, including representative of the First District, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, to a circular that was sent out by the Department of Education captioned ‘Visitation, Donations and Non-school sponsored events’. This apparently prompted Chief Education Officer (ag.) Mrs. Jillian M. Douglas-Phillip to subsequently issue a public apology.
Local author lauded for overcoming obstacles with new book, ‘Triumph’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Described as both a treasure and a true gift by different individuals, Anegadian Mr Terence L. Vanterpool was lauded for overcoming the odds in having his book of poetry launched today, December 18, 2013 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
‘Reframe yourselves’ – Minister offers inspiration to Tech School grads
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister Henderson Tittle offered the BVI Technical and Vocational Institute’s Class of 2013 some new perspective and words of wisdom on December 10, 2013 when he encouraged them to "reframe" themselves.
Eighteen graduate from Technical Institute
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI - Eighteen students received certificates from the BVI Technical and Vocational Institute yesterday, December 10, 2013 during a graduation ceremony held at the Paragon Conference and Entertainment Centre in Fish Bay.
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