Education
3rd form student of ESHS slaps teacher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This news site has confirmed from its many reliable sources in the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) that a third form student slapped Home Economics Teacher Mrs Camille Gumbs today June 13, 2014.
Private schools say no to Hon Walwyn's additional year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Education Ministry seems to be standing alone when it comes to its Minister Honourable Myron V. Walwyn’s initiative to add a year to the secondary division of schools across the Virgin Islands.
Removing CP from schools a bad idea - Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop John I. Cline of New Life Baptist Church believes the amendment Government plans to make with regard to the removal of corporal punishment from schools is a risky one which will not make the Territory better off.
‘Never doubt yourself. I made it in’ – Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite
TRUNK BAY, Tortola, VI – Having their wishes come true in their educational pursuits is the dream of every academically inclined youth of today and waking up one morning to an email or post mail that you have been accepted into a university you applied to is nothing but a sea of joy and affirmation of that career of your dreams.
Author Maya Angelou dies aged 86
BBC NEWS
Poet, author and activist Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86.
'Debate' a critical component for next generation – Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One of the critical components of the responsibility of the next generation is the essence of debate, according to Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering.
ESHS student Roliya Jackson is new Jr Min. of Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Elmore Stoutt High School student, Roliya Jackson, 16, overcame the challenge of fellow contestants, to become the 2014 Junior Minister of Tourism last evening, May 15, 2014 at the Training Division Centre.
Pelican Gate pupils experience career day
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The Pelican Gate School in West End, Tortola today May 9, 2014 held a career day for its students where they had an opportunity not only to dress in the apparel of their career choice but to learn how those jobs impact the Virgin Islands economy.
Raise age requirements for scooter riders - Sowande
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator and lecturer at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Mr Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru who is also the President of the newest VIrgin Islands Political Party, the People's Empowerment Party, has suggested that a ban on motorbikes may not be the way to go in seeking a solution to the many accidents around the Territory involving youths who handle the vehicles and suggested that a compromise be looked at.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kerine C. Henry
By Ron M. Henry
Undoubtedly, one important ingredient which is sometimes inadvertently overlooked whenever one seeks to achieve success in attaining difficult goals throughout life, is an unwavering belief and faith in a higher being.
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