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May 9th, 2024
School fights: ‘Who the heck raising these children?’- C. Micheal Thomas

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Many in the public have been left appalled at the frequent fights among high school students, particularly at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) where even teachers are being attacked by the out-of-control students.

May 8th, 2024
All public schools closed today, May 8, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced yesterday, May 7, 2024, and the forecasted continuation of torrential rains today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Ministry of Education has made the decision to close all public schools in the territory.

May 8th, 2024
ESHS goes to online schooling due to flooding on campus

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) will be taught remotely today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after a sudden heavy downpour left the campus flooded on May 7, 2024.

May 7th, 2024
Ciboney School of Excellence wins Primary School Foreign Language Bowl 2024

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gorda-based school Ciboney School of Excellence are the champions of the Primary School Foreign Language Bowl 2024.

May 6th, 2024
Construction of Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre building moving apace

JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, via the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), is moving full steam ahead in building yet another school.

May 3rd, 2024
ETPS Principal proposes to change uniform colours & school motto

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Parents, former teachers and past students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary (ETPS) in Sea Cows Bay have advised our newsroom that the new principal of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, Ashkisha N. Maduro, is proposing to change the school uniform colours and motto.

May 3rd, 2024
ESHS switches to remote learning after frequent brawls on campus

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Frequent brawls among students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) this week, including at least three incidents of fights on Thursday, May 2, 2024, have resulted in a decision to switch to learning via online platforms today, Friday, May 3, 2024.

May 2nd, 2024
Commemorative plaques for donations unveiled @ ESHS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commemorative plaques for the Kellner Family Foundation and various contributors for their donation to the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were unveiled at the school's campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

May 1st, 2024
Hon Mather accuses Hon de Castro of sidelining him in education sector

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Educator and first-term legislator Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) has accused fellow educator and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) of sidelining him in the education sector.

April 30th, 2024
Dr Marcia Potter returned as CXC® Deputy Chair for another 3 years

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Dr Marcia Potter will continue for another three years as the Deputy Chair of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).

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