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December 21st, 2012
Education Minister wants shift from conversation of Protocols

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has expressed a need to shift the conversation in the House of Assembly away from the Protocols for Effective Financial Management.

December 18th, 2012
VIslanders' minds not conditioned for certain jobs – Hon. Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn believes that part of the Territory's unemployment problem, arises in his estimation, through a situation whereby Virgin Islanders are not mentally conditioned to do certain jobs; something which has resulted in the introduction of expatriates to the Territory to fill these roles.

November 30th, 2012
Premier delighted at male top achievers as ASEP hosts 10th graduation

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith expressed pride in the fact that males were among the top achievers in a group comprised predominantly of women and praised their combined efforts in achieving success as the 10th anniversary graduation exercise of the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) was held yesterday, November 29, 2012 in the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

November 16th, 2012
Dr Lettsome hailed for committing life's work to educating VIslanders

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome, Ph.D. was described as one of the persons that dedicated their lives to improving the circumstances of others and also one who has committed his life’s work to the education of his people.

October 30th, 2012
More than 25 persons seen in initial Autism assessments- Programme Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Programme Director at the Autism Centre, Ms Lorna Dawson, revealed that the Centre has seen more than 25 children to date; she expressed however, that not all of them would be diagnosed with Autism.

October 28th, 2012
Sister Islands won’t be left behind - Hon. Walwyn

EAST END, Tortola, VI – At the re-opening of the Greenlands Field last week the Minister Responsible for Sport, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, made a pledge that the Sister Islands would not be left behind when it comes to recreational facilities and sporting opportunity.

October 20th, 2012
Sparks fly on 3D show as hosts discuss behaviour in HOA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sparks flew last evening October 19, 2012 on the 3D Show as co-host of the evening’s programme, Natalio Wheatley, decided to raise the issue of the behaviour of Members of the House of Assembly (HOA).

October 16th, 2012
Hon. Fraser up in arms about Ellis Thomas Downs party comments in HOA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition member and Third District Representative, Hon. Julian Fraser RA speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) during yesterday October 15, 2012 rebuked comments made previously in the House by the Minister for Education and Culture.

October 13th, 2012
Textbook launched: Financial Services Demystified heads to schools

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the presence of a group of well-wishers and Government officials, the new textbook Financial Services Demystified was launched on October 11, 2012 at the Breezeway of the Central Administration Complex.

September 6th, 2012
Stats presentation misleading said Hon. Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a response coming from Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture, First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie said that the way the Minister stated his facts, was very misleading.

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