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‘No gov’t can raise your child’- Premier Fahie to parents
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- With private persons and elected officials alike holding several ‘back to school events’ to equip children for school in their various districts, on September 8, 2019 it was time for children of the First District to also be geared up for school.
Hundreds geared for school @ Back to School Fiesta on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- When the 2019/2020 academic year commences in the Virgin Islands (VI) in September, most children are expected to enter the classrooms fully equipped with the basic essentials, thanks to the many charitable initiatives to provide as many children as possible with at least a new back pack, exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers, erasers and in most cases water bottles and bowls for their lunch.
Shame on Walwyn; $1M wasted on wall; Schools begging for toilet paper!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over the past three years plus, our newsroom has been the only credible media house that has reported consistently about the poor state and confusion as it relates to the territory’s education system and how public schools have been crying out for basic supplies such as teaching tools and their inability to make photo copies, lack of toilet paper, water and at time working restrooms.
West End stages biggest ever back to school event
WEST END, Tortola, VI – “Kudos to the now 21 year old but still going strong West End Community Centre Committee for pulling off another successful Back to School Fair in the First District,” said Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), as he reflected on the activity of Saturday August 20, 2016.
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.
Vigilant Stars group makes donation to FSN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Vigilant Stars benevolent movement on Thursday September 3, 2015 made a donation of items to the Family Support Network (FSN) in aid of the Non-Governmental Organisation’s drive to help families in need in the territory.
Jaleel F. Cameron donates school supplies to Rainbow Children's Home
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Three boys and one girl were the beneficiaries of yet another kind gesture from a young man who has now made his mark in the Virgin Islands as a person with a big heart of love and compassion, Jaleel F. Cameron.
Children receive school supplies @ West End Back to School Fair
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The West End Community Centre held its 2nd annual Back to School Fair at the Benjamin Romney Park in West End, for children from communities in the area yesterday August 17, 2014 at the end of which they all received school supplies.
The power of choice was message at back-to-school fair
WEST END, Tortola, VI – "We have the teachers who play their role, we have the parents who play their role, but most importantly if you want to excel the power of choice is yours. So it’s very important that you exercise that power of choice wisely." That was according to Attorney-at-Law Ms Anthea Smith who delivered the keynote address at the West End Community Centre Committee’s inaugural back to school fair at the Benjamin Romney Park on August 24, 2013.
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