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No reports of mold @ Library but AC being replaced - Dr Marcia Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture Dr Marcia Potter said that while she has received no reports of mold in the main Public Library on Fleming Street she acknowledged that the air conditioning has been down.
Medical complaints, broken AC & mold force Public Library to close
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It appears to be the best kept secret in the Virgin Islands - the closure of the main Public Library in Road Town on the main Island of Tortola.
Schools hit by shortage of supplies as Ed Dept is allegedly cash strapped!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Parents with children at several public schools across the territory have been complaining that there is a shortage of general supplies as the Department of Education is allegedly out of money at this time.
UPDATE: FB poster was referring to VG library
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following our publication of an article which detailed allegations by a Facebook user regarding use of internet facilities and printing of research material, it has been made clear to this news site that the person was making reference to the public library in Virgin Gorda and not Road Town.
Creative inventions highlight World Science Day in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “People of [the VI] should never assume that Government should be responsible for all the activities that fuel the growth and development of a Territory but should rather explore how they can help to make this Territory a better place to live in,” said Dr. Allison Flax-Archer, Secretary General, BVI National Commission for UNESCO.
‘I don’t have the power’ – Dr Marcia Potter to Hon Myron V. Walwyn
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – What may appear to be internal issues were attempted to be dealt with in clear public view and hearing in an exchange of words as it relates to in whose hands resides the power to promote Assistant Secretary Lorna Stephens as Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn led the call.
Local author lauded for overcoming obstacles with new book, ‘Triumph’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Described as both a treasure and a true gift by different individuals, Anegadian Mr Terence L. Vanterpool was lauded for overcoming the odds in having his book of poetry launched today, December 18, 2013 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
UPDATE: ‘We are losing our males at an early age’- Cecily Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that she had much joy at seeing another graduation of the Alternative Secondary Education Programme, Coordinator Ms Cecily Malone also expressed that she had her “sorrows and disappointments” as there were no male graduates in the Class of 2013.
Education Ministry mum on name of mould cleaning company!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government seems to be tight-lipped at this point on whether the problem of mould in schools has been resolved, even as students return to their classrooms for the beginning of the new academic year.
Update: Local O’Neal-Morton Out! Jamaican Potter in! as PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by this news site on 27, February 2013 it is now official. Indigenous Virgin Islander Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, has been forced to retire from the civil service from her post as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture.
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