Education
Education Minister eager to hear reasons behind teachers' strike action
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The strike action by some Junior School teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) caught the Ministry of Education, school administrators, some teachers, parents and even students off guard today, October 27, 2021. Even the Minister for Education, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) was caught by surprise.
Jr school teachers of ESHS stage sudden sickout protest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students of the junior school section of Elmore Stoutt High School turned up for classes as normal today, October 27, 2021, only to be told they would have to go back home as teachers were engaged in a sickout protest.
Unite BVI facilitates £25k donation from Necker guests to BFEC
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - In fulfilling its purpose to bring together people and resources for community benefit the Unite BVI Foundation, facilitated a £25, 000 donation made by guests of Necker Island for the benefit of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda.
HLSCC accredited with National Council of Construction Education & Research
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), a vision of the late Chief Minister and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Founding Member, H. L. Stoutt, continues to lead the territory in training and certification efforts following the successful accreditation by the National Council of Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
‘Gumption’ hands over $10k & AC to JvD Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Social media has been littered with complaints lately, with some making it their daily duty to raise some matter that leads to the government of the day being put on blast.
Retired educator H. Lynden Smith MBE honoured for literacy legacy
EAST END, Tortola, VI- During the opening ceremony for Reading is Fun Week on Sunday, October 10, 2021, the Ministry of Education honoured Mrs H. Lynden Smith MBE by presenting her with flowers and a distinguished award to signal its appreciation for her life’s work in literacy in the Virgin Islands.
Education Minister sponsoring teachers' ‘Happy Hour’ on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced the hosting of a ‘Happy Hour’ for teachers as part of Teachers' Week 2021.
Orlandette R. Crabbe appointed Deputy Chief Education Officer
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education in the Virgin Islands is in a better position to effectively manage education in the territory, with the appointment of a Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO).
Teachers to receive $300 stipend for classroom resources- Dr the Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola – Teachers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will receive a $300 stipend to purchase classroom resources as part of the adjusted budget being formulated by the Fahie Administration.
No administration has 'focused more on its people' than VIP Gov'ts– Premier
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– While touting health and education as two major pillars of society, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the people still remain the primary asset of any country.
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