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'We will fight for additional funding' for Education- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Despite a significant investment of approximately 16 million dollars into the education system of the Virgin Islands, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has indicated there may be a need to request additional funding from the government.
Hon de Castro gives teachers a ‘tease’ of ‘reimagined’ ASPS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Teachers attending Professional Day at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on August 25, 2025, were left impressed on being shown a 3D architectural design of the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS).
Karia J. Christopher confirmed to Director of Communications' post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Once dubbed the Oprah Winfrey of the Virgin Islands for her popular interviewing style and for her Television Talk Show, ‘Real Talk,’ Virgin Islander Karia J. Christopher has been confirmed to the Government’s post of Director of Communications.
New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre building set for Sept 8, 2025 opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Differently-abled students of Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be moving into a modern fit-for-purpose facility come September 8, 2025, the start of the new academic year.
Retiree Vanessa K. Garraway returns for another year as ESHS Principal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Vanessa K. Garraway, who retired as the Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) at the end of the last academic year, is returning to the post for another year at the helm of the largest secondary school in the territory.
VI youth @first ever CARIFESTA Student Jamboree
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- For the first time, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) is hosting a Student Jamboree, which is running concurrently with the bigger CARIFESTA celebrations and young people from the Virgin Islands (VI) are attending.
Hundreds of students assisted @9th District Back to School Fiesta
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Over 400 students, parents and volunteers showed up for the 2025 9th District Back to School Fiesta on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda.
No local entries yet for inaugural International Film Festival- Ms Natalie O. Hodge
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Ms Natalie O. Hodge, is calling on local filmmakers to submit entries for the inaugural International Film Festival.
Crime fighting strategies being strengthened in VI
HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Governor Daniel Pruce has stated that strategies to strengthen the fight against crime in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being developed.
Addressing crime isn’t gov’t responsibility only- Cabinet Sec. Sandra I. Ward
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet Secretary Ms Sandra I. Ward has said the battle against crime in the Virgin Islands is not only for the government.
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