Education
Territory facing difficult moments; Pray for Premier- Hon. Pickering
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - On the occasion of the 20th Graduation of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on June 13, 2013, a sombre atmosphere loomed with mentions of the state of the Virgin Islands financial services industry.
UWI’s Sir Frank Worrell Blood Donor Memorial Committee celebrates World Blood Donor Day June 14, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Blood donation, its “Myths, Facts and Benefits” were the main topics of discussion to highlight “World Blood Donor Day” during the talk show “UMOJA” last evening, June 13, 2013.
HLSCC creates history with largest ever batch of graduates
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – It was an evening of pride, honour, courage and inspiration as some 204 students graduated from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and whether they realized it or not their robes of green, which covered the already green lawns of the college, had its symbolism of a preserved earth and their significance in its future.
Avocet Brooks wins 2013 Jr. Min. of Tourism debate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Skill, poise and eloquence were all on display as the BVI Tourist Board held its annual Junior Minister of Tourism Debate Competition on May 30, 2013.
VI had highest rate of runaway slaves in British Caribbean – Dr Angel Smith
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) possessed the highest rate of runaways in the entire British Caribbean during slavery, according to Dr Angel Smith.
HLSCC President lauds VI Studies Programme at college
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Dr Karl Dawson, has lauded the Virgin Islands Studies Programme following a lecture done at the institution last evening, May 23, 2013.
Joyce Samuel Primary wins 2013 Spanish Bowl!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “My Spanish teachers really worked hard with the students, we had parents who were dedicated and spent quality time with them and that’s the secret behind the win tonight, ” said Principal of the Joyce Samuel Primary School, Ms Deborah James.
Update: Local O’Neal-Morton Out! Jamaican Potter in! as PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by this news site on 27, February 2013 it is now official. Indigenous Virgin Islander Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, has been forced to retire from the civil service from her post as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture.
$99k for dinner as ESHS students without supplies - Parent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has questioned the reasoning behind the spending of $99,000 on a recent teachers’ gala dinner while parents are allegedly being asked to assist teachers with school supplies.
Mould problem hits ESHS!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A number of Art teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are allegedly on sickout today May 16, 2013 as the problem of mould has hit the school.
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