20 achievements in Education outlined in 2025 Territorial Address
The Premier, while delivering his 2025 Territorial Address at Maria's by the Sea on May 20, 2025, said $2.5 million has also been allocated this year to support critical upgrades.
Premier Wheatley said, “This summer, schools across the Territory are scheduled to undergo essential works, including roof repairs, window and door installation, electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, and the installation of backup generators.”
Safety enhancements and the installation of new security systems are also planned to ensure learning environments remain secure, resilient, and conducive to 21st-century learning.
The Premier said that the government has also invested in classroom resources including smartboards, computers, tablets, and robotics kits, fuelling a culture of creativity. “Nearly seventy educators have accessed advanced training, and our revised compensation framework positions Virgin Islands teachers competitively regionally, helping us attract and retain top talent,” he added.
A call to action!
Premier Wheatley made the call to action to educators in the Territory to begin shape the minds of future Virgin Islanders and encouraged them to obtain a copy of the National Sustainable Development Plan and utilise it as an educational tool to inform the next generation of leaders on how the government is securing their future by building a sustainable nation.
“This is a commitment I take very seriously,” the Premier said, adding, “I firmly believe that we have an obligation to honour the legacy of our forbearers by passing on the benefits they bestowed upon us: land ownership, education, an independent spirit, resilience, and all that characterises a Virgin Islander.”
Honourable Wheatley further detailed several accomplishments in education, including curriculum enhancements to align with STEAM Innovation, the Mathivated Project, strategic staffing plans to strengthen schools, 2.5 million dollars being allocated for critical upgrades, the Let's Teach VI Initiative and five new playgrounds introduced to schools in the Territory.
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