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VI students being guided along 'strategic career pathways'- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students need to be work-ready upon leaving school, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, said while assuring that this is her ministry’s aim.
TVET key to solving acute skills shortage problem in VI- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI— The Virgin Islands marked TVET Day, on May 6, 2025, with the sentiment, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is not just an alternative path—it’s a vital solution to the territory’s growing skills shortage.
Foreign Language Immersive Extravaganza starts today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will host a two-day Foreign Language Immersive Extravaganza beginning today, Thursday, May 8, to Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM.
VI students in Macau on mission to bring home global knowledge in finance & tourism
MACAU, China— “The world is becoming smaller and smaller; everybody is more connected and we can help create a better-interconnected web of financial services for everybody within the region.”
VI’s London Office reminds potential students of study abroad opportunities
LONDON, England, UK- The BVI London Office has put out a reminder to Virgin Islands students looking for an opportunity to further their studies in the United Kingdom (UK) through the UK student financing opportunities.
BVI Hong Kong Office hosts Christmas Lunch
HARBOUR ROAD WANCHAI, Hong Kong- Students from the Virgin Islands (VI) who are studying abroad as part of the BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme were treated to Christmas lunch last Saturday, December 21, 2024.
ESHS switches to remote learning after frequent brawls on campus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Frequent brawls among students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) this week, including at least three incidents of fights on Thursday, May 2, 2024, have resulted in a decision to switch to learning via online platforms today, Friday, May 3, 2024.
HLSCC's Janae Olive & Kassidy Penn to attend Phi Theta Kappa PTK Catalyst 2024
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) students Janae Olive and Kassidy Penn will travel to Orlando, Florida in April 2024 to represent the [British] Virgin Islands at the Phi Theta Kappa’s premier event, PTK Catalyst 2024 alongside Senior Lecturer and new PTK Advisor, Dr Anita Pinzi.
VI students divided on need for metal detectors in schools
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Some High school students in the Virgin Islands have shown a division as to whether there should be metal detectors in schools, citing possible abuse of the system by the school authority and distrust between students and their. administration.
Ebenezer Thomas Primary School Students conduct mock sitting of HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Grade 5 students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Friday, March 8, 2024, had the unique opportunity to participate in a Special mock Sitting of the House of Assembly, Led by Teacher Candia McFarlane, McFarlane expressed her gratitude for the opportunity.

