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Education

September 8th, 2024
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).

August 29th, 2024
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.

August 28th, 2024
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.

August 27th, 2024
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.

August 27th, 2024
'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.

August 25th, 2024
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.

August 24th, 2024
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.

August 11th, 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.

July 12th, 2024
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.

July 6th, 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.

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