News
Premier Wheatley backs education for youth over prison expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has sided with Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), that investing in more youth programmes is the way to go as the Territory looks to combat crime.
A more 'cohesive, compassionate & just society' being shaped- Premier Wheatley
JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the reopening of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre shows that the Virgin Islands (VI) is becoming a more inclusive society.
New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre proves 'every child matters'- Hon de Castro
JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI- The first of its kind purpose-built special education centre in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) officially opened in the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Monday, October 13, 2025.
Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre officially opening this Monday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC) will be officially opened on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Logos Hope, world's largest floating book fair, to visit VI Oct 24-28, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will be in the Virgin Islands (VI) from October 24-28, 2025, when it will be open to the public.
Hon de Castro-led Education Ministry embarks on annual Week-Long School Tour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports is making its presence felt in schools throughout the Virgin Islands this week as it kicked off a week-long series of visits.
RCCT's communication internship shines spotlight on young readers
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) successfully completed another enriching session of its Communication Internship Programme, hosted at ZBVI Radio.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
HLSCC celebrating 10 years of accreditation; Eyes reaffirmation in 2028
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates a milestone this year, marking ten years of accreditation while looking ahead to the reaffirmation of that status in 2028.
VI's story integrated into the UK's Y6 curriculum
LONDON, England, UK- In an effort to foster connections through education and culture, the story of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been integrated into the UK curriculum.

