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Inconsistencies found in education process – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The review of the Secondary School Leaving assessment has indicated a number of inconsistencies in the examination process and difficulties identifying one standard across the board for all students.
Local heroes honoured as part of Black History Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What started out as a Social Studies class project turned out into a grand, memorable and highly informative affair at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School yesterday February 24, 2012 as Class Five students paid tribute to a number of their local heroes as part of Black History Month.
Several persons hired on spot at Job Fair- Min. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that the recent Career and Job fair is working as envisaged due to the strong support from Government and employers alike, Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has disclosed that several persons have since gained employment and that the feedback continues to be one of a success story, where necessary steps are being made to ensure it remains a success.
ESHS students encouraged to explore jobs in technical field
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that over the course of this year, the Ministry of Education and Culture will be taking the lead in helping to reshape the image of technical and vocational profession in the Virgin Islands, Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has encouraged students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHSS) to consider careers in the technical field.
Alleged investigation of 98% pass rate aimed at destruction- Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Andrew Fahie says the alleged investigation of the 98 percent pass rate achieved by students at the 2011 school leaving examinations seems to be politically motivated and aimed at destroying rather than improving the education system.
Wins for Tigers, Rays & Mets as Little League Baseball kicks off!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Minister for Education, Culture and Sport, the Hon. Myron Walwyn officially declaring the 2012 Little League Season open on Saturday January 28, the boys and girls got straight to work in showcasing their skills in front of a large crowd of parents.
Min. Walwyn tells youths to seize opportunity as if it was their last
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education and Culture, with responsibility for youths, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has urged youths to seize the opportunities to be employed or receive training as part of the Youth Unemployment Register.
Donald deCastro against school signage removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-Donald deCastro believes that the Honourable Minister for Education and Culture Myron V. Wawyn was wrong to have the slogan on the Althea Scatliffe Primary School building removed as he felt it was an example of national pride being affected.
Budgetary allocation for Special Education
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Special Education in the Virgin Islands can expect to get its own allocation of funds from the Government, making way for more monies to be pumped into an area that many believe need more resources.
We must not pull down each other’s efforts – Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the Territory to grow, politicians must not pull down another's efforts to look good in the eyes of the public because it could be self-destructive, warned former Minister for Education and Culture and 1st district representative, Hon. Andrew Fahie in the House of Assembly on December 21, 2011.
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