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'We will fight for additional funding' for Education- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Despite a significant investment of approximately 16 million dollars into the education system of the Virgin Islands, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has indicated there may be a need to request additional funding from the government.
The 2025-2026 Academic Year to begin on September 8, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education in the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially announced that secondary public schools will open for the academic year 2025-2026 on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Politicians 'too cowardly' when it comes to self-determination- E. Benito Wheatley
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten, NA- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has challenged politicians, calling them cowardly in the movement for self-determination.
Independence referendum won’t be ‘valuable’ now- E. Benito Wheatley
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has opined that a referendum to decide whether the Territory moves forward with independence or not would not be valuable at this time.
VIP invested $16.9M more in Education than average NDP administration- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has invested $16.9 million more in education compared to the average spending of the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.
Are protective tools against STIs readily available during festival?- Ms Laurel Freeman
Road Town, Tortola, VI- Ms Laurel Freeman, the Director for Family, Children, and Support Services at the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has voiced significant concerns about the availability of essential protective tools for individuals who wish to engage in sexual activities above the legal age of consent.
Three students receive Asia Abroad Scholarships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three Virgin Islanders are the latest awardees of the BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship.
PS Dr Marcia Potter is retiring
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Marcia Potter, is retiring from the Public Service.
HLSCC to offer 4-year & online degrees soon- Dr Richard W. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is looking to offer four-year degrees, as well as some programmes fully online, as the institution continues its 35th anniversary celebrations this year.
145 graduate from HLSCC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One hundred and forty-five students graduated from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) yesterday, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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