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Parent attacks student; threatens to bomb private school
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently investigating an incident where the parent of a child at a private school allegedly attacked a student and then threatened to bomb the school.
UVI launches first film festival
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Department of Communication, Art, Theatre and Music will host its inaugural weekend-long Caribbean Film and Artistic Cinematic Festival from Today Saturday, April 6, 2019, to Sunday, April 7 on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The cultural festival will bring students and community together to celebrate some of the best in Caribbean film.
Students’ indiscipline a main target for ESHS in new school year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) continues to be gripped with disciplinary issues among its student population, its principal Ms Sandy M. Underhill is planning a new strategy for the new academic year 2017-2018 to tackle the problem that has been blamed for many teachers leaving the school system.
Fights @ ESHS are now the norm; $1M wall useless- Students & Teachers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) came under fire for wasting tax payers money to build a small wall around the Elmore Stoutt High School in Road Town just before the 2015 snap elections, he made attempts to justify the project by telling the public it will help with security of the school compound.
90% of VI students have witnessed Domestic Violence- Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Domestic Violence has been described as a “real issue” in the Virgin Islands by Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds and has called on Government to seriously address the problem.
‘Don’t leave the territory’s flag up overnight!’ – Hon Walwyn admonishes Principals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn slammed school Principals for allowing the territory’s flags to remain hoisted overnight and exposed to the elements of nature instead of ensuring that they are lowered at the end of the day.
Homework/Study Prog. for secondary school level being considered- Hon Fahie
WEST END, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said his First District Committee is considering implementing a secondary school level of the homework/study programme.
Students interests stimulated @ ASPS career day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) held a successful career day on June 12, 2015 during which persons from all manner of professions shared their knowledge and even experience regarding their profession with attentive students who were more than keen to ask various questions.
UPDATE: FB poster was referring to VG library
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following our publication of an article which detailed allegations by a Facebook user regarding use of internet facilities and printing of research material, it has been made clear to this news site that the person was making reference to the public library in Virgin Gorda and not Road Town.
‘Respect your uniform’ – VISTS Students urged
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The issue of students across the Territory especially those of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) showing scant regards for themselves and the schools they represent has been a growing challenge for the Ministry of Education, parents and the community as a whole.