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November 15th, 2023
VI under threat from young generation 'void of godliness'– Bishop Cline

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Former senior pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline has called on Virgin Islanders to return their children to God and stop raising a generation of what he referred to as "children void of godliness".

February 20th, 2023
VI @ point where teachers should help ‘parent’ bad youths– Cromwell Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Cromwell Smith aka Edju Enka said the Virgin Islands is at a point where teachers should now have to step in to parent children who lack parenting at home.

February 13th, 2023
‘Upsurge of extreme misconduct’ in public secondary schools- Hon de Castro

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Already challenged by the lack of resources and measly salary, teachers also have to contend with the gross indiscipline of some students in the public secondary school system.

August 27th, 2019
Education Minister reiterates ‘zero tolerance for indiscipline among students’

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that learning must take place in disciplined environments and a clear structure is important for students, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr Marcia Potter has told teachers ahead of the opening of the new academic year that the Minister for Education, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is very serious about tackling the issue of indiscipline among students.

June 25th, 2017
Students’ indiscipline a main target for ESHS in new school year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) continues to be gripped with disciplinary issues among its student population, its principal Ms Sandy M. Underhill is planning a new strategy for the new academic year 2017-2018 to tackle the problem that has been blamed for many teachers leaving the school system.

October 8th, 2015
Hon Fraser League resumes Friday Oct 9, 2015

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Following a decision to halt play in the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League to address issues of serious concern, including indiscipline by players, the League will now resume play on Friday October 9, 2015 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre Basketball Court in Duff’s Bottom.

October 2nd, 2015
Hon Fraser League likely to resume next weekend

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League may see action resuming next weekend, according to co-founder of the League, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).

September 27th, 2015
Hon Fraser League postponed until further notice

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In a surprised announcement the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League has stated that the League has been postponed until further notice.

January 11th, 2015
“This is the last year for the NDP” – Hon Julian Fraser, RA

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – All set and ready to take on the leadership of the territory of the Virgin Islands, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) declared, “This January when I come before you 2015 the better news is that this is the last year of the NDP.”

June 14th, 2014
The greatest weapon against juvenile delinquency

By Dickson Igwe

This Old Boy Op Ed Journalist was engaged in conversation with a well known Virgin Islands Educator on Tuesday May 13, 2014. The Principal stated the following.

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