Education
80 Public Officers complete customer service training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Eighty (80) Public Officers from various offices have completed a Customer Service Training Course facilitated by the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI).
VI native D'Joni Scatliffe awarded football scholarship to Syracuse University
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- A Virgin Islands (VI) native who now resides in the United States has received a full scholarship to Syracuse University in New York.
Teachers with only Associate's Degrees or less told to ‘upskill’ themselves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe has encouraged educators in the Virgin Islands (VI) to advance their education.
Life Changing Outreach Ministry hosted back-to-school event @ Sticket
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The churches are also involved in the annual back-to-school giveaways. To this extent, Life Changing Outreach Ministry headed by Long Look resident Mrs. Micah Lettsome did her part.
'I have a vision' for education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) delivered a unique address during Professional Day 2024 on August 26, 2024, where instead of the normal speech, the educator turned government minister delivered a powerful poem detailing her vision for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) education system.
VI mourns death of education stalwart Elroy A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been saddened at the passing of education stalwart and son of the soil Mr Elroy A. Turnbull, who died on August 22, 2024, at the age of 73.
Over 500 back-to-school items given away by Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in collaboration with sponsors including the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, NAGICO Insurance, and others are hosting the 2024 District 9 Back-to-school event today, August 24, 2024.
Applications for 2025–2026 Chevening Scholarships now open- Governor’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Governor in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that applications for 2025–2026 Chevening Scholarships are now open.
ESHS wins Regional National Tourism Debate Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) debate team emerged victorious in the Regional National Tourism Debate final against Precious Treasures School of Turks and Caicos Islands today, July 12, 2024.
Dr. Connie E. George now first Director of VI Public Service Learning Institute
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A former Chief Education Officer, Dr. Connie E. George has been officially appointed as the first Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute, effective June 18, 2024, and comes following a period of her assignment as the Interim Director of the Institute, since its launch in August 2023.