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Education Minister 'ready to listen' to 1st ever National Student Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has officially installed its first-ever National Student Government (NSG), marking a significant step in amplifying student voices across the territory.
VI will have a 'localised teaching force' in 'next 5 to 10 years'- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed her optimism that within the next 5 to 10 years, the teaching force in the Virgin Islands will consist mostly of Virgin Islanders.
Technical experts engaged to assist with school maintenance- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has taken steps to improve its approach to school maintenance, aiming to enhance the quality of technical work performed on schools within the Virgin Islands.
VI & Finnish institutions to form partnership- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), announced that her ministry will be signing direct partnerships with institutions in Finland to support the government's vision of reimagining education in the territory.
$2M to $3M per year 'invested into scholarships for VI students’- Hon de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has disclosed that a minimum of $2 to $3 million has been allocated to Virgin Islands students for the current year.
American Jazz Drummer Dion G. Parson to headline fundraising concert in VI
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – American jazz drummer Dion G. Parson, who has roots in the Virgin Islands, will headline a fundraising concert aimed at supporting music development for schools across the Virgin Islands.
Education Minister announces 'strategic upgrades' for VG & Anegada schools
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that, starting in September, the ministry will implement several strategic upgrades to schools in the Ninth District to better accommodate students.
Hon de Castro slams Hon Turnbull for 'playing politics' with playground donation
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed dissatisfaction with Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) over an incident that took place on the premises of Ivan Dawson Primary School on January 28, 2026.
D2 Rep accused of putting playground @ Ivan Dawson school without authorisation
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Playground equipment placed on the compound of Ivan Dawson Primary School by Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) was ordered removed from the premises today, January 28, 2026, due to Hon Turnbull allegedly failing to follow established procedures.
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Gov’t ‘preparing to break ground’ for new ASPS- Throne Speech
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has stated that the 2026 financial year will see a firm focus on delivery, including the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, which was demolished in April 2023 due to safety concerns.
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