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UPDATE: Public schools resume today, Thursday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After closing yesterday, February 7, 2024, due to inclement weather, public schools in the [British] Virgin Islands resume today, Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Public schools to dismiss early Thursday for educators’ ‘professional development’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has announced that students attending all public schools will have an Early Release Day on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
'Gumption' pledges $150K to public schools; Doesn’t want gov’t officials involved
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- On the heel of a sit-down protest by teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) over working conditions on Friday, September 15, 2023, local businessman and philanthropist Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ is pledging $150,000.00 to assist teachers, under one condition- that the money is not handled by government officials or the Chief Education Officer.
14 vacancies remain for public school teachers– Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has revealed that just 14 vacancies remain for teachers in the Virgin Islands for this new academic year. She said the number of teachers needed is low because the Ministry of Education has been prioritising the recruitment of teachers in the territory over the past few months.
Public schools reopen ‘Online’ Thursday, January 6, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the increase in active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands, it comes as no surprise that there will be no face-to-face schooling beginning this Lent term.
COVID-19: Private schools have advantage with online schooling – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says persons are misreading the differences between the public and private schooling system when it comes to delivery of education the COVID-19 era.
Activist wants breakfast & lunch programme in public schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outspoken local resident Kishma V.S. Penn wants the Virgin Islands Government to implement a breakfast and lunch programme in public schools to assist struggling families.
Education Minister: Loan Programme for laptop use coming
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In short order, parents with children in public schools who do not have access to laptops will be required to pay a ‘minimal fee’ for their children to be allowed to utilise Government laptops.
Social Media shines light on brutal fights @ USVI public schools
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Last week a number of videos circulated on social media of fights at the St. Croix Central High School. The brawls almost resembled riots, as throngs of students — both male and female at various locations of the school — engaged in dangerous physical battles, some of them in groups, as they rushed, kicked and punched each other.
UPDATE: Possible elimination of exams not discussed by Cabinet – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The subject of whether local Primary Five or secondary school leaving exams will be discontinued has not been raised with Cabinet Members, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D Orlando Smith.
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