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'I have a vision' for education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) delivered a unique address during Professional Day 2024 on August 26, 2024, where instead of the normal speech, the educator turned government minister delivered a powerful poem detailing her vision for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) education system.
'Engaging & enlightening' Emancipation Exhibition officially opens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition officially opened on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.
Dr. Connie E. George now first Director of VI Public Service Learning Institute
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A former Chief Education Officer, Dr. Connie E. George has been officially appointed as the first Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute, effective June 18, 2024, and comes following a period of her assignment as the Interim Director of the Institute, since its launch in August 2023.
Ebenezer Thomas Primary receives new playground
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School is now the fourth of five primary schools in the Territory that has received a new playground facility following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI.
Maples Group pledges US$70k towards new Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, along with entity formation and management services in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the VI with a US $70,000 donation.
CXC probing 'distribution' issue with Principles of Accounts examination paper
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As the annual Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations gets on the way, the exam body in an update yesterday, Friday, May 10, 2024, said it is currently investigating an issue with one its examination papers.
Commemorative plaques for donations unveiled @ ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commemorative plaques for the Kellner Family Foundation and various contributors for their donation to the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were unveiled at the school's campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
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Hon Mather accuses Hon de Castro of sidelining him in education sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Educator and first-term legislator Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) has accused fellow educator and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) of sidelining him in the education sector.
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Gov't must start valuing teachers as much as doctors - CTE Executive Director
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - During last month’s meeting, the Board of Career and Technical Education noted that the attrition rate among CTE instructors is unsustainably high. During a meeting on Wednesday, comments from Executive Director Anton Döös noted that the phenomenon was not just limited to the territory.
ESHS declared winners of 2024 Inter-Secondary School Debate Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An all-girl Secondary school team from the Elmore Stout High School (ESHS) has emerged victorious at the Ministry of Education’s 2024 annual Inter-Secondary School National Debating Competition.
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