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Education Minister announces 'strategic upgrades' for VG & Anegada schools
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that, starting in September, the ministry will implement several strategic upgrades to schools in the Ninth District to better accommodate students.
Tiondre I. Martin & Niquan N. Freeman earn US sports scholarships
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- Tiondre I. Martin and Niquan N. Freeman, two promising basketball players from the Virgin Islands (VI), have been awarded full academic scholarships to Southeast Preparatory Academy High School in Orlando, Florida.
STIs continue to rise across VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) across the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to rise.
Rotary Sunrise brings vocational guidance & life skills to YEP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town has partnered with the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) as part of the club’s commitment to nurturing the next generation through vocational guidance and life skills training.
Hon de Castro slams Hon Turnbull for 'playing politics' with playground donation
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed dissatisfaction with Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) over an incident that took place on the premises of Ivan Dawson Primary School on January 28, 2026.
HLSCC & ESHS to host College Fair in February
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - H. Lavity Stoutt Community College HLSCC, in collaboration with Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), will host a two-day College Fair next month.
D2 Rep accused of putting playground @ Ivan Dawson school without authorisation
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Playground equipment placed on the compound of Ivan Dawson Primary School by Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) was ordered removed from the premises today, January 28, 2026, due to Hon Turnbull allegedly failing to follow established procedures.
Qualified VIslanders urged to apply for jobs @PHSU BVI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is looking to hire more local faculty and staff members at its Virgin Islands (VI) campus.
Hon Sharie B. de Castro leads education delegation in Finland
HELSINKI, Finland- Education Minister Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), along with Chief Education Officer Mrs Orlandette R. Crabbe, are in Helsinki, Finland, for EDUCA learning from one of the world’s top education systems.
Claudia Creque Educational Centre wins FIN$MART FACEOFF 2026
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Students of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Axel Varlack and Amiah Chang, emerged winners of FIN$MART FACEOFF 2026.
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