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Best of the best awarded @National Science & Innovation Fair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 National Science and Innovation Fair organised by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports culminated on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
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.
$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.
Hon Sharie B. de Castro leads education delegation in Finland
HELSINKI, Finland- Education Minister Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), along with Chief Education Officer Mrs Orlandette R. Crabbe, are in Helsinki, Finland, for EDUCA learning from one of the world’s top education systems.
Education budget rose by ‘$20M in 2 budget cycles’- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has debunked rumours that education in the Virgin Islands is not primarily funded by the public sector.
Dr Ricardo L. Wheatley was International Guest Speaker @Taipei Medical University
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan- The Director of the BVI-Hong Kong Office, Dr Ricardo L. Wheatley, was recently invited as the International Guest Speaker for the Commencement Ceremony of the Taipei Medical University (TMU).
200 students engaged during BVIEC’s Watts Going On!
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) welcomed approximately 200 students during its inaugural Week of Activities, BVIEC Presents: Watts Going On!
Robotics integration into curriculum pays off @ First Global Robotics Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Robotics Team’s performance at the 2025 First Global Robotics Challenge is a full-circle achievement of integrating robotics into the school curriculum.
Over 15,000 residents visited Logos Hope- Premier’s Office
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Premier is reporting that the inaugural visit by MV Logos Hope to the Virgin Islands (VI) saw over 15,000 residents visiting the ship during its four-day stay.
Premier Wheatley backs education for youth over prison expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has sided with Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), that investing in more youth programmes is the way to go as the Territory looks to combat crime.
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