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March 19th, 2026
Patricia Blaize-Adams appointed Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Education

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has confirmed Patricia Blaize-Adams as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, effective February 2, 2026.

March 16th, 2026
Three schools to participate in aerial robotics challenge @ national science fair

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Three schools will take part in an Aerial Robotics Workshop and Challenge hosted by the Lions Club of Tortola in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, and DRIFT Enterprises Ltd.

December 18th, 2025
ESHS wins Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament for 2nd time in a row

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has shone as the overall champions of the 2025 Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament, successfully defending its title.

December 12th, 2025
8 schools clash in 2025 Inter-Secondary Schools Chess Tournament

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eight secondary schools are set to participate in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports' annual Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament.

December 2nd, 2025
Students & educators to be honoured during Special Education Week

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -This week, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is spotlighting the importance of inclusion in the educational system by celebrating the achievements of special needs students and the dedicated educators who support them.

November 20th, 2025
VI's early childhood educators @ 2025 NAEYC Conference in Florida

ORLANDO FLORIDA, United States- Early childhood education in the Virgin Islands is set to reach new heights as a team of early childhood professionals attends the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, from November 19 to 22, 2025.

November 17th, 2025
Public schools to dismiss @ 12:00 PM Tuesday due to UberSoca Cruise

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – All public schools across the Virgin Islands will operate on a half-day schedule on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. This decision aligns with the government’s move to implement a half-day schedule for all public officers on the same day.

October 8th, 2025
Hon de Castro-led Education Ministry embarks on annual Week-Long School Tour

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports is making its presence felt in schools throughout the Virgin Islands this week as it kicked off a week-long series of visits.

September 18th, 2025
False notice of school closure circulating on social media- Education Ministry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has said it is aware of a letter circulating on social media indicating that all public schools are closed today, Thursday, September 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.

September 12th, 2025
Claude A. Kettle appointed Acting PS in Education Ministry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has confirmed the appointment of Mr Claude A. Kettle as Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, effective July 1, 2025.

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