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USVI: Mother of CAHS student breaks silence on Bruce Smith abuse
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- “It's been six years but it's still fresh, reliving the whole situation,” the woman said, her voice shaking with emotion. “I was gaslighted by adults,” argued the mother of a boy who was assaulted by convicted child molester Alfredo Bruce Smith.
Ex teacher found not guilty of indecent assault struggling to move on with life
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jevaughn A. Nibbs of Ballast Bay was found not guilty of indecent assault by a Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Statement from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, & Sports
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports was informed of a serious allegation made against a teacher. We want to emphasise our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity in our schools.
Child molestation allegations @ ESHS; Ministry speaks!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) child molestation allegations circulating over the past two weeks around the community have now been confirmed by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports.
VI mourns death of education stalwart Elroy A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been saddened at the passing of education stalwart and son of the soil Mr Elroy A. Turnbull, who died on August 22, 2024, at the age of 73.
Beloved educator, mother, grandmother Mrs Ruby A. Smith-Newberry has died
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Mrs Ruby A. Smith-Newberry transitioned peacefully from this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after battling vascular dementia for 5 years. She was 85 years of age, having been born on February 24, 1938, in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles.
Local education icon Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering passes
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that another education pioneer and icon has died. Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering transitioned at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida, USA on Friday, November 24, 2023, following what is believed to be injuries sustained after an auto accident.
VI’s educational legend & patriot Jennie N. Wheatley MBE passes
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ community has been placed in mourning over the passing of local educator, historian, mother, author, wife, and patriot Mrs Jennie Naomi Wheatley MBE. She passed away at her home last evening Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the age of 84, having been born on June 24, 1939.
Local Educator & Businessman J. Alfred Christopher dies @ age 94
McNAMARA, Tortola, VI – Long-time educator and local businessman James Alfred Christopher died this morning Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the Virgin Islands' capital city.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Sharia B. de Castro
Reuben J.A. Stoby
Our Young Professional this week is not only the twin sister of Education Minister Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) but she is also just as passionate about the advancement of education and politics in the Virgin Islands.
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