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‘Do not be afraid of failure’ says Territory’s Top Student
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The full-house audience at the Catholic Community Centre in Virgin Gorda on July 4, 2013, as well as graduates, listened attentively to what wise words of advice they could probably take away from this year’s top student at the National School Leaving Examination (NSLE), Mr Shea O.S. Alexander. The advice was one of determination and overcoming failure in order to reap success in the long run.
Hon. Walwyn putting cart before the horse - Parent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Education has publicly announced more than once that come September 2013 it will be testing the Board of Directors system at some government schools across the Territory. This has been met with mixed reaction by parents, teachers and principals of the schools.
Youths envision brighter future for Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two Virgin Islands (VI) youths, Kadeja Roberts and Lawrence Kirton Wheatley, speaking at Territory Day observations held yesterday, July 1, 2013 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park have expressed visions of a brighter future for the VI.
Remarks By Minister For Education And Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn On The Occasion Of The Secondary School Leaving Examination Results
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Good-day, I am Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture in the Virgin Islands. I am very pleased to offer congratulatory remarks to our secondary school students who were successful in meeting and exceeding the minimum criteria for graduation.
Bregado Flax Educational Centre Fourth Graders Explore BVI Cruise Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Students from Bregado Flax Educational Centre in Virgin Gorda, were able to spend the day as a tourist on-board the Costa Luminosa Cruise Ship on April 10, 2013.
Bregado Flax Ed. Centre hosts dinner for 30th Ann.
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) wrapped up celebrations in observance of its 30th Anniversary on the evening of Saturday, January 19, 2013. The Honourary dinner was held at the Top of The Baths Restaurant in Virgin Gorda.
BFEC's shining graduate Princess J. London overcoming obstacles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Her excellent performance and achievements may have been low-keyed at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre’s 2012 graduation but 16-year-old Princess Joyel London has done herself and family extremely proud and is continuing on the challenging road to pursue her dream of becoming a Forensic Accountant.
Hon. Walwyn: I born here should not be an excuse!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The notion that being a Virgin Islander will automatically ensure one gets a job should not be used as a reason or excuse, declared Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn at the 2012 Graduation ceremony of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division on July 5, 2012.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Nicolas C. Laurac
By ANEKA EDWARDS
You may have seen his chiselled features and hard rock body in many fashion shows, but this week’s young professional is more than just a “face” – he is an Architect attached to the Public Works Department (PWD) and a martial arts professional.
UPDATE- VG student in stable condition after stabbing incident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The male student of the Bregado Flax Learning Centre who was stabbed in his chest on June 18, 2012 has now been confirmed to be in a stable condition.