Education
Marieta C. Flax-Headley heads off to retirement!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After more than 30 years as an educator, 10 of which she served as the principal of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS), Mrs Marieta C. Flax-Headley is retiring.
No 'budget cuts' @ HLSCC despite COVID-19- Board Chairman John M. Samuel
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Since the Andrew A. Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government took office, financial hardships being faced by the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) have ended, according to Chairman of the Board of Governors at HLSCC, Mr John M. Samuel.
VI youths restore 54 mangrove seedlings @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Several young men from the Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) initiative, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, participated in the first mangrove restoration planting from the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) mangrove nursery at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
A different kind of art: VI youngster gives up painting for culinary arts
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Kemuel Gumbs was handling himself well with the paintbrush but he just wasn't feeling inspired so he traded in that type of artistry for culinary arts and is now well on his way to becoming a household name in the Territory.
Education Ministry receives 132 Chromebooks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture has received another 132 Chromebooks through The Bitter End Yacht Club.
White House drops plans to deport foreign students
BBC NEWS
US President Donald Trump's government has dropped its plans to deport international students whose courses move fully online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
'Lead me to the rock'- new book by Verna Penn Moll launched
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Author and Virgin Islander (VI) Verna Penn Moll today, July 12, 2020, launched a new book entitled 'Lead me to the rock' which is a Testimony of God's deliverance from illness and emotional fears and doubts.
Charm Academy holds graduation for 15 female high school students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minus the gowns, some 15 female students drawn from three high schools across the Territory were given a memorable and inspiring public graduation experience by The Charm Academy on Saturday, July 11, 2020.
HLSCC ready to help VI students forced to return home by new US policy
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- International students who are pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only courses, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday, July 6, 2020.
Being educated in VI is no 'disservice' to local children- Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 'Real Talk' television show host, Mrs Karia J. Christopher says there is a misconception in prominent circles that foreign education better equips children in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be able to compete in the world of work.