Education
Face-to-face learning for public schools resume Jan. 31, 2022- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students and teachers challenged by the online learning system put in place for public schools due to the COVID-19 spike in the Virgin Islands would be relieved by the news that face-to-face learning will resume as early as January 24, 2022, for some categories of students and for all students on January 31, 2022.
Sandy M. Harrigan–Underhill announced as Director of new education institute
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Close to a month after Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) had reported that former Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill been tipped for Director of the new teacher's training institute, our first and accurate story has been confirmed.
‘Andy the Anchor’ to educate VI students about BVIPA & maritime careers
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- With the ultimate aim to generate interest in the maritime trade and to encourage persons to seek careers in that field, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has launched a Pilot Port Education Programme for primary and secondary school students in the Virgin Islands.
‘Students & teachers of ESHS coming back home in 2022’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Our students and teachers of ESHS are coming back home in 2022,” exclaimed Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), as he celebrated the completion of the demolition and site clearing work at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) compound.
'Cindy' threatens lawsuit over COVID-19 testing in schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said introducing COVID-19 testing at public schools is not to be abusive or to trample on children’s rights, but to protect everyone in the educational system.
Drs Patricia G. Turnbull & Domnick Frazer awarded UWIAA BVI Pelican Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Veteran Educator, Writer, and Cultural Activist, Dr Patricia G. Turnbull and Medical Director of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Dr Domnick Frazer have been awarded The University of the West Indies Alumni Association (UWIAA) BVI Pelican Award for 2021.
Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill tipped for Director @ new Teacher Training Institute
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre from well-placed sources at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is that former Elmore Stoutt High School Principal Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill has been recommended to be the Director of the new Virgin Islands (VI) Teacher Training Institute.
UK must ‘temper their views’ regarding VI spending & finances– Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has pointed out that increased scrutiny from the United Kingdom (UK) regarding spending in Overseas Territories like the Virgin Islands (VI) has resulted in some setbacks regarding progress.
PHOTO of the Day: Hon Rymer takes 'aromatic' tree-planting to ASPS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works, and Utilities, Hon Kyme M. Rymer (R5) today Wednesday, December 8, 2021, donated two aromatic trees to the Althea Scatliffe Primary School on Tortola.
Wasi Construction donates fans to Althea Scatliffe Primary School
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a demonstration of good corporate citizenship, Wasi Charleswell, the Proprietor of Wasi Construction based on Tortola, made a donation of 15 fans to Althea Scatliffe Primary School, today, December 7, 2021, to allow the students to experience a more comfortable learning environment.
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