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‘$2.5M dedicated to upgrading our schools’ in 2025- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be investing more than two million dollars this year in the upgrading of the Territory’s schools.
Security cameras to be installed @ schools due to frequent break-ins- Education Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following an increase in break-ins at public schools, the Ministry of Education is moving to install security cameras at public schools across the territory.
Hon Turnbull apologises for ‘sit down & shut up’ remark to Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In a bid to bring closure to a recent controversy, Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) issued a formal and public apology to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) for remarks made during a heated exchange in the House of Assembly (HoA), saying his remarks—though derogatory—were made in jest.
4 school buses purchased; Expected to save taxpayers $$
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has purchased four school buses.
‘Shut up & sit down’- Hon Turnbull reportedly tells Hon de Castro in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has formally demanded an apology from Opposition ‘Alliance’ legislator Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) after he allegedly told her to "shut up and sit down" during a raucous recess in the House of Assembly on February 11, 2025.
VI teachers earn more than USVI, other OTs counterparts—Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Teachers working in the Virgin Islands (VI) generally earn more than their counterparts in neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI), and other Overseas Territories (OTs), according to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro.
‘Education is an investment; not an expense’- Hon. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), on December 18, 2024, outlined significant strides funding for education and infrastructure during the 2025 budget debate.
Minister for Education to attend OECS Meeting in St Kitts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers of Education meetings in St Kitts from Tuesday, September 10 to Saturday, September 14, 2024.
'I have a vision' for education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) delivered a unique address during Professional Day 2024 on August 26, 2024, where instead of the normal speech, the educator turned government minister delivered a powerful poem detailing her vision for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) education system.
Sports Minister pledges continued support for VI athletes
PARIS, France- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has committed to supporting athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) following the good showing of the VI’s Olympians at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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