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Education

July 12th, 2021
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.

July 9th, 2021
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.

June 27th, 2021
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.

June 26th, 2021
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.

June 11th, 2021
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.

June 10th, 2021
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.

June 9th, 2021
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.

June 9th, 2021
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’.

June 6th, 2021
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.

May 27th, 2021
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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