News
15 advance to 2025 Primary Schools Spelling Bee finals
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Fifteen primary school students have moved on to the finals of the 2025 Spelling Bee Competition.
20 achievements in Education outlined in 2025 Territorial Address
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said that his government has finalised a five-year strategic staffing plan that will add over eighty vital positions across the Territory’s schools to strengthen support, accountability, and student success.
5 to vie for Mr & Miss HLSCC in June
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will host the 2025 edition of the Mr & Miss HLSCC Pageant next month.
USVI: 2025 UVI graduating class receive degrees
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The graduating class of the University of the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas received their degrees during a stirring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025.
2025 Sports Vision Academy's basketball programme opens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Young athletes in the Virgin Islands are receiving the necessary skills to excel in basketball, as the Sports Vision Academy (SVA) officially opened its 2025 basketball programme.
HLSCC Spring Concert returns to 2 islands in honour of college’s 35th anniversary
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Annual Spring Concert is making a bold return to its roots, expanding to both Tortola and Virgin Gorda as part of the College’s 35th Anniversary celebrations and a renewed commitment to the performing arts.
TVET key to solving acute skills shortage problem in VI- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI— The Virgin Islands marked TVET Day, on May 6, 2025, with the sentiment, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is not just an alternative path—it’s a vital solution to the territory’s growing skills shortage.
Foreign Language Immersive Extravaganza starts today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will host a two-day Foreign Language Immersive Extravaganza beginning today, Thursday, May 8, to Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM.
Skills pay the bills! ‘It’s time to stop looking down on TVET’- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Stereotypes surrounding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) were confronted on TVET Day, observed on May 6, 2025, at the New Testament Church of God Church Hall, in Baughers Bay, Tortola, under the theme “Skills Pay the Bills: TVET for a Thriving VI Economy.”
BVIEC completes 1st Job Training Mentorship Programme
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has successfully completed its first Job Training Mentorship Programme in collaboration with the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).

