Education
Joma maintenance technicians receive certification in English
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Four maintenance technicians of JOMA Properties Ltd have received certificates from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Centre for Professional Development and Community Education in English as a Second Language – Level 1 on June 30.
VI & Southampton strengthening engagement ahead of COP26
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [Virgin] Islands (VI) and University of Southampton are strengthening engagement through policy dialogue, academic discourse and discussions around cooperation in the lead up to the COP26 climate change talks.
Mandatory vaccination for students & staff @ UVI
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has given notice to students, faculty and staff that they will institute mandatory vaccinations for all students and employees.
Mother & son both high school valedictorians 20 years apart
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling it a ‘bitter sweet’ moment to witness her 17-year-old son, Cekoi C. Smith graduate as valedictorian of the Elmore Stoutt Secondary School (ESHS) class of 2021, for mother Aqueelah L. Frett, the moment was surreal.
Knowledge acquired @ HLSCC will open big doors- Hon de Castro to 2021 graduates
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – 2021 Graduates of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in the Virgin Islands have been reminded that as they move on to higher heights and celebrate their new accomplishment to remember their significance in the world as they unlock personal potential.
Activist wants breakfast & lunch programme in public schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outspoken local resident Kishma V.S. Penn wants the Virgin Islands Government to implement a breakfast and lunch programme in public schools to assist struggling families.
No mandatory vaccination for teachers & other frontline staff- Hon Fahie assures
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has debunked an article by 284 Media today, June 9, 2021, stating that government is moving to have teachers and frontline workers vaccinated or be subjected to bi-monthly COVID-19 testing.
Walwyn petitions gov't to fix education system he allegedly destroyed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Rejected politician Myron V. Walwyn, accused of destroying the Virgin Islands education system through years of mismanagement and financial scandals, has now petitioned the Government of Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to fix it ‘urgently’.
New Toastmasters Club for Public Officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a first for the Virgin Islands, public officers will form a Public Service Toastmasters Club to help foster public speaking and leadership skills within the Public Service.
VI Gov't wants @ least 3 medicals schools in territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Medical schools permitted to operate in the Virgin Islands will not be allowed to compete with the local H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said.
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