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Budget 2022: $8.5M allocated to education infrastructure upgrades
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced a large injection of monies into the local education sector, as part of the Government’s mandate to address the outstanding upgrade needs and other concerns raised by local teachers.
Education Minister requesting $2M for 'complete overhaul' of schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is proposing an allocation of $2M to address some of the issues plaguing schools and has given elected members early notice that he will be seeking their support.
'I back them 110 per cent'- Premier to protesting teachers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- School teachers carrying out the silent protest action against alleged neglect and issues spanning over 14 years in the system have been told by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) that the ongoing health pandemic is causing the territory to have a situation where there are high demands, but the resources are low.
Elementary school teachers stage sickout protest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least four primary schools in the territory were forced to call off school for the day, October 29, 2021, due to teachers staging a sickout protest.
Senior School teachers of ESHS refuse to sign in for online schooling
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Following a strike by some Junior Division teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, October 27, 2021, some Senior Division teachers of ESHS have also proceeded on strike today, October 28, 2021.
Education Minister eager to hear reasons behind teachers' strike action
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The strike action by some Junior School teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) caught the Ministry of Education, school administrators, some teachers, parents and even students off guard today, October 27, 2021. Even the Minister for Education, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) was caught by surprise.
Jr school teachers of ESHS stage sudden sickout protest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students of the junior school section of Elmore Stoutt High School turned up for classes as normal today, October 27, 2021, only to be told they would have to go back home as teachers were engaged in a sickout protest.
COVID-19: ‘This semester is going to be trying’- Premier warns VI teachers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged Educators across the Virgin Islands to continue inspiring each other as they move forward into the new academic school year and take on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the classroom.
‘At no time did Gov’t take a position for mandatory vaccination’- Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has moved to further clear the air, that at no time did the Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) make a decision on mandatory vaccination in the Virgin Islands (VI).
COVID-19 vaccination of teachers begins today
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Non-mandatory vaccination of teachers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will kick off today, Thursday, February 25, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.