Education
‘Know the law, your rights & responsibilities’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Territory At-Large Representative Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE, has encouraged Virgin Islanders to know the laws of the land.
Increased gov’t funding fuels HLSCC growth & wider access to higher education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), says increased Government investment in H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is helping expand access to tertiary education and strengthen the Virgin Islands’ human capital.
Ms Jennifer Potter to spearhead transition @Robert Mathavious Institute
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Ms Jennifer Potter has been appointed to spearhead an ambitious reconceptualisation and repositioning of the Robert Mathavious Institute (RMI) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting @HLSCC in planning stage- Dr Richard E. Georges
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is moving ahead with plans to develop a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting as part of its continued expansion of tertiary education opportunities in the Virgin Islands (VI).
First Lady Carolyn M. Shallow-Wheatley earns UWI Master’s Degree
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The First Lady of the Virgin Islands, Carolyn M. Shallow-Wheatley is now a master’s degree graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI).
284 Excellence Film Festival opens industry training to all
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aspiring filmmakers, actors, independent producers and film enthusiasts will have opportunities to strengthen their skills and explore new career pathways at the 2nd Annual 284 Excellence Film Festival, taking place from 29th October to 1st November 2026, in the British Virgin Islands — and every masterclass and workshop on the programme is now free to attend.
Ministry launches focus groups to review VI K–12 Curriculum
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, under Minister Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has begun a series of focus-group sessions as part of its comprehensive review of the Virgin Islands K–12 curriculum, aimed at creating a more modern, relevant and robust learning experience for students.
Connecting the dots & painting the picture
ALRED C Frett
Living Up To A Name
We are the offspring of both slaves and masters, but Massa rejected us and assigned us to the Slave status... I do not see that as a problem... Centuries ago, our ancestors were trained to say good things about bad people, and when my forefathers chose to tell the truth, they classified them as the Fretts… I appreciate this name, since it would appear that from the very beginning, we spoke Truth to the Youth.
BVIEC & Deputy Gov's Office sign MOU for customer service training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Employees of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will receive structured customer service training through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Deputy Governor.
East End Public Library to be renamed in honour of H. Lynden Smith
MAJOR BAY, Tortola, VI - The East End Public Library will be renamed the H. Lynden Smith Public Library, in recognition of the longtime educator’s distinguished contribution to education, reading, and literacy development in the Virgin Islands.
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