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Party planned for VI’s top horses!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A fundraiser is being planned for three of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) top horses on June 2, 2012 at Ellis Thomas Downs, disclosed Virgin Islanders Horse Owners’ Association President Lesmore Smith, and the monies will go towards the upkeep of the track as well as for paying out the purses.
Walwyn wins Ministers' race! [Slide show Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ministers of Government took it to the tracks in a ‘Ministers' Race’ yesterday May 21, 2012, during the track and field competition of Public Service Week, where Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn as anticipated by many, copped first place.
Fraser slams Walwyn for lack of lighting at Softball field
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The lack of lighting at the Old Recreational Ground in Road Town where the 2012 Softball League is currently being played, has been described by Third District Representative Julian Fraser RA, as despicable and deplorable.
Education Minister supports Sixth Form for secondary schools!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Implementing a Sixth form level in the Territory’s secondary schools is an initiative the Education Minister is in full support of since it will “more efficiently” prepare students for the work force.
First Pitch thrown; Let the games begin!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - All the speeches made, all the trophies handed out and with a twirl of a once deadly arm on Saturday May 5, 2012, on the Old Recreation Ground, and Ms. Eva Simmonds tossed a ceremonial ball to officially declare the 2012 Fast Pitch Softball League open.
Hon. Fahie: CXC benchmark for VI needs ‘thorough’ discussions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Using Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) as a yardstick to measure the Territory’s school leaving examination needs thorough discussions before any decision should be made, opined Former Education Minister and 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie.
Education Minister “messed with certain people”, says Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn “messed with certain people” when he uttered some remarks in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently about non-elected officials shadowing his every move.
Confusion looms as to who is responsible for HM Prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Coming out of the recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting held to discuss the 2012 Budget Estimates was some confusion and “grey areas” as to the role of the United Kingdom appointed Governor and the elected Minister for Education and Culture, as it relates to the portfolio of Her Majesty’s Prison.
Fahie: Signage was to build pride among students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Andrew Fahie said it is Minister Myron Walwyn’s prerogative to remove the signage from the Althea Scatliffe Primary School building, providing that he would have consulted with the parties concerned before instructing that it be done.
Steering Committee formed to assess Tech Voch programmes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that the Territory has come a long way with the offering and development of Technical Vocational Education, Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn believes a considerable amount of work still needs to be done.
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