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UPDATE: Anegada parents mum after meeting with Ed. Officials
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Whether they were intimidated in anyway remains to be heard, but parents who earlier were keen to let their grievances regarding issues at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre in Anegada be heard have suddenly gone quiet following their meeting with education officials earlier today, May 4, 2015.
‘The Edu. Minister don’t respond to my calls & texts’ – Hurt Parent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I have no aught against the Minister (Hon Myron V. Walwyn). I am just a parent that is very concerned and have fears about my child in the High School. Every day is something really disturbing happening up in there and the Minister is not responding when contacted,” said a parent.
Issues of education a community responsibility – Ms Sharie B.Y. de Castro
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I do not believe that issues such as education are government’s responsibility but a community responsibility…” were the words of high school teacher and former Miss BVI, Ms Sharie B.Y. de Castro.
First District youth & parents urged to 'never give up'
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – “When power reaches potential, purpose is formed.” This was part of the message to residents of the First District who turned out in their numbers to the Back to School Youth Motivational Session last evening, August 11, 2013.
Melanie Amaro wishes to return to personally thank VI for support!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Melanie Amaro, who rose to stardom after winning the X Factor USA on December 22, 2011, wishes to return to the Virgin Islands (VI) to personally thank the people who supported her during her quest to win.
Youth health survey offensive?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Questions asked such as if teenagers had sexual intercourse with male, female or both; how many times they had sex during the past 12 years, how many times [female] teenagers had an abortion were on a questionnaire given to high school students for a Youth Health Survey initiated by the Ministry of Health. However, some parents find the questions to be highly inappropriate and provocative.
Give youth Christmas gift of support- Min. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Youth development in the Virgin Islands is critically important to improving the quality of life of all the young people; it is important for building a productive and sustainable Territory; and it is important for personal edification, self-growth and empowerment.
I have to change my behaviour! - Hon. Fraser
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- 3rd District representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA recently turned up to the basketball court with what appeared to be a fresh pair of AirMax sneakers but soon found out that they were not age defying as the youths made mincemeat out of him on the court of play, which prompted the representative to say that he needed to change his behaviour by coming to youth games more often in an effort to get fit.
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