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Festival Opening changed to accommodate Minister’s schedule?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - An announcement made by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee, that the official opening of the festival will not be held as traditional on the night after the Gospel Concert due to undisclosed issues, put some to wonder about the reason for this change.
Hon. Walwyn: Tourism & FS to be taught in September
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the upcoming school term, tourism and financial services will be incorporated into the high schools’ curriculum, announced Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron Walwyn on July 5, 2012 at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division graduation.
RT Festival Village is now fully secured, says contractors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The time of August festival is upon us, where patrons around the Virgin Islands would participate and attend different activities in the customary but now secured Festival Grounds in Road Town.
Primary Supplementary Exams to be done earlier, says Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Students who fail their Primary Five examinations and having to sit supplementary examinations which is normally held in the summer, will now be allowed to do so earlier so that those passing their supplemental can be given the opportunity to graduate from next year.
God has a plan for you – Pastor George tells ESHS graduates [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – His goal at one time was to become one of the biggest drug lords in the Virgin Islands (VI) but with God’s help, Pastor Gregory George was able to turn his life around and is now a revered Pastor and pilot.
Gov't committed to students with special needs - Hon. Walwyn [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has voiced his Government’s commitment towards students with special needs and intentions to enhance their learning.
Businesses expect far too much from school leavers - Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Businesses, who hire students straight out of high school, expect far too much at times and should have a “little bit of patience” while guiding them to hone in their skills.
Youth Affairs Dept. in dire need of human resources!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports to fully carry out its role in moulding the youths, it needs an Assistant Director for Youth Affairs and an Assistant Director for Sports, which the subject Minister is calling to be filled as soon as possible.
Changes for TechVoc, will be on par with ESHS - Education Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Technical/ Vocational School (TechVoc) located at Baugher’s Bay will no longer be used to house students “who for various reasons were unable to pass Primary 5 exams or who are simply legally required to be in school”, declared Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn at the recent Ministry’s planning session held on April 16, 2012.
Gov't plans to build performing arts centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It might be a long wait, hopefully not as long as the Peebles Hospital, but Government is hoping to construct a performing arts centre in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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