Education
Chronic diseases a ‘significant health problem’ in VI - Health Minister
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Chronic diseases, which according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) includes illnesses like heart disease, some cancers and diabetes, have been categorised as significant health issues in the Virgin Islands (VI). This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
Caribbean, Latin America kids missing more school than anywhere else in globe- UNICEF
MIAMI HERALD
It has now been nearly a year since 4-year-old Sebastián García stepped into a classroom.
COVID-19 vaccination of teachers begins today
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Non-mandatory vaccination of teachers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will kick off today, Thursday, February 25, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
‘We have to get our children back in school’– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Fahie administration to now transition the territory’s educational system to full-time schooling and away from the hybrid learning initiative which he says has served its time.
‘Dickson Igwe School of Swimming’ offering free swim classes to VI
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – Newspaper Columnist, Educator and School Attendance Officer for the Government of the Virgin Islands, Mr Dickson C. Igwe through his school of swimming is offering swimming classes to anyone in the Virgin Islands (VI) looking to learn how to swim in a safe and professional environment.
Stalwart educator Claudia Creque passes
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that one of the Virgin Islands stalwart educators, Mrs Claudia Creque, whom the government school in Anegada is named after, has died.
Lions Club hands over bus to Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lions Club of Tortola, in partnership with the West Indian Association of Bermuda, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture (MECYFA) and the Ministry of Health and Social Development (MHSD) has donated a brand new 13 seater 2020 Toyota Hiace School Bus to the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC), the local institution catering to children with special needs.
Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre to receive school bus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC), which currently occupies a space at Althea Scatliffe Primary School since its building was devastated by Hurricane Irma in September 2017, will now have its own school bus.
Dr Karl Dawson appointed consultant @ Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Karl Dawson has been appointed a consultant at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture to handle various matters, including policy, succession planning and tertiary education.
'Make more time for your children’ – Guidance Counsellor to parents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least one guidance counsellor has raised the alarm of what she said is a noticeable challenge in the public school system where students are performing below par.