Hon deCastro attending Education World Forum 2023 in London
The forum provides an opportunity for education ministers, pioneers, policymakers, and experts to come together and deepen international ties through their passion for education.
According to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS), Honourable deCastro stated, “This forum has a strong focus on science and technology, which is important as we learn from other jurisdictions and industry experts about what is needed to seek opportunities and further enhance what already exists with the schools in the Virgin Islands.”
The Minister said that she was looking forward to drawing on the experience and knowledge that will be gained at the forum as the Ministry seeks to discuss how policies can be devised to build resilience in students at all levels from early childhood development to tertiary education.
'We must re-imagine, adjust & introduce'- Hon deCastro
Honourable deCastro added, “My goal as minster is to continue moving Virgin Islands Education: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead. I firmly believe that in order for change to take place in the education system, there are some areas that we must re-imagine, adjust and introduce.”
The forum will be held under the theme: ‘Nurturing learning culture, building resilience and promoting sustainability’ for ‘stronger, bolder, better education by design’.
Meanwhile, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) will serve and perform the functions of Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports in Honourable deCastro’s absence.
The appointment is in accordance with section 52 (2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 where the Governor action in accordance with the advice of the Premier shall, by instrument under Public Seal appoint Ministers from among the elected members of the House of Assembly.
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62 Responses to “Hon deCastro attending Education World Forum 2023 in London”
Dept of Educ needs suing. SUE FOR NEGLECT AND NONCHALANCE, AND FOR BREACHING EVERY CHILD'S RIGHT TO A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Training is need for teachers in Anegada yet all of them travelling and school has no supplies. Parents have to supply with everything
how many travel with her on this official business i wonder. these trips, the expenses should be made public, for all government officials.
I think the point made was that she finds her way to where she wants to go and Anegada is not on list. Guess you being part of represented area which is Tortola would not understand or care so this explanation will fly over your head and other likeminded ones
The UK has a holiday on May 8th just like us. Why would you say that they’re closed for those extra days?
yes sorry, i screwed up on the dates...my appigies and i retract what i said on the timeing in my blog. however, i am absolutly not sorry for asking why all these trips are first class and also we the public should ve able to have access to how that money is spent..who accompanies them. point in case, hon Turnbuls trip to egypt and his internet costs..a simple purchase of a local sim with data cuts all of that out. these ministers need to travel as if they are personally having to pay for the trip. simple business class seat for abyone other that the premier, reasonable hotel rooms, ..ru it like business, bot an open chequebook. a simple thing like using the american airlines business account where by all of the awarded airmiles go to a givernment account to be used for free travel as opposed to the individual who is travelling. we cant afford basic things in schools, savings in this way on travel over a year adds up and can be used for better things than a few hours of extra comfort on a flight is all im saying
Agreed, someone always flying somewhere , first class and hotel plus food.
We should be told how much of our money is being spent an all these trips
I’m sure a lot of this travel is unnecessary and meetings could be done over the internet.
Are the services these 'leaders' provide really that essential? No wonder the taxpayers are fed up!
Our children are abused daily and the cry of the people go unhears. Send tonya or new managemwnt and get rid of all baby sitter.
Big Nickle cannot teach and has criminal record. Children in her class cant read and making honor roll. Principla and teachers are criminals.
Education minister need to visit Anegada.why is she afraid ?
Where is the district rep?
One parent even taking a teacher to court ehen it comes to grades of the child. The teachers are not victims they are bullies. No parent can ask anything as it relates to their child. We parents are afraid our children being victimize.
Education sweeping everything under the mat.
Having her as a substiute and using her at her convenience then kicking her to the curb. Popr woman scared and too quiet being blackmailed. You all going to hell
Minister do your thing
She needs to go college
Before you travel spend money to train all staff. You have a bunch of teachers lacking content and methodology
Only a couple of teachers can do what they want. Noise issue of loud playing music on campus and nothing is done. Education need to vosot the scchool. Why are connie and minster afraid of?
Parents are disgusted
Education act states that teachers and the school responsible for children in uniform. Education minister help.
These teachers are ridículos
Lawsuits comong for you all
Teachers refused to answer. It make you wonder what they are doing behind the closed doors and windows. No ac, limited fans ,mold and heat waves and the children sweating and yet teachers close windows and doors.
Connie and minister take our your school
Principal lying to teachers,students and parents.
Teachers lying on other teachers and parents.
It is sickening
Help is really needed for this school if we are going to move forward. Principal and teachers you need not to lie.
Big nikle ,edwards,big smith and big lini
G1 teacher need to stop instigating students and teachers. You live for drama
Grades are in magically. Hoq will you fix it now ?
Dr. Marcia Potter step in the other officials are too corrupt.
Send help governor. We are at your mercy
Trs leaving because of bad management
Graduation time. This is unacceptable
Not even you can parents come to . So sit ua butt down
Everyone of you at the school from k to high school gulity of padding up grades to make it look good. Not one of you innocent.
The grades in the entire school is not a true reflection of the students abilties throughout the school. You all are a bunch of liars and criminals
It came right back to her . Do good and good qill follow you.
She is just having a taste of what she and others did 8 years ago.
So you go and sit down. We voted the minister in and we want her here. What is wrong with that?