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Airport expansion, mini gov't on VG among suggestions of High School students
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - High school students of the Territory were given a chance to voice their opinions on the proposed Recovery and Development plan through a competition among their schools.
Hon. Walwyn: Tourism & FS to be taught in September
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the upcoming school term, tourism and financial services will be incorporated into the high schools’ curriculum, announced Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron Walwyn on July 5, 2012 at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division graduation.
Public to weigh in on having CXC as benchmark secondary examination
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Territory will have the opportunity to weigh the benefits of having the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) become the mandatory benchmark secondary examination during a series of public consultations with CXC officials to be held next week.
Are iPads the best choice for VI high schools?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Introducing iPads into the Virgin Islands secondary schools is one way of reducing the need for text books and ensuring the classrooms are technology ready, opined former Education and Culture Minister Andrew Fahie in an interview with this news agency recently.
Education Minister supports Sixth Form for secondary schools!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Implementing a Sixth form level in the Territory’s secondary schools is an initiative the Education Minister is in full support of since it will “more efficiently” prepare students for the work force.
