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Education
Minister Walwyn hopes a local can head HMP in next two years!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “In the next two years, the position of Superintendent will be open once again. I remain committed to seeing the top job at Her Majesty’s Prison earned and given to a local officer,” said Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn at the opening ceremony for the Job Fair to recruit new persons for the facility today, November 1, 2013.
Harneys wants school teachers computer trained for new term
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Harneys, who recently donated 20 computers to the Francis Lettsome Primary School, has challenged the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn to ensure that primary school teachers are trained in the use of computers before the beginning of the next school term.
Swimming with the dolphins experience a reward for hard work
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Friday October 18, 2013 was a day that will forever be etched in the memories of the grade 3 pupils of the Bregado Flax Primary Schools as for most of them, it was a dream come through having the opportunity to swim with the dolphins.
Speaker of 'Queen's English' Joshua S.J.S. Lawrence receives literacy award.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Educator and Co-President of the BVI Reading Council (BVIRC), Ms H. Lynden Smith announced that the Council, in selecting recipients of the BVIRC International Literacy Day Award, is now accepting any student who has overcome whatever challenges they have and have succeeded in life.
Stalwart educator Mrs H. Lynden Smith honoured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Stalwart educator Mrs. H. Lynden Smith was honoured yesterday, October 14, 2013 as part of Reading Is Fun Week observances which she instituted locally to promote the importance of literacy around the Territory.
Jealousy hindering empowerment of women – Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “This season is all about women celebrating women,” Karia J. Christopher gushed while explaining that showcasing greatness and empowering women are part of the main focus of the upcoming season of her ‘Real Talk with Karia Christopher’ television show.
St George’s marches in celebration of Episcopal Schools Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nearly 300 students participated in a service held at the St George’s Church in Road Town earlier today, October 10, 2013. The service was followed by a march which took the route of Main Street into Fleming Street then Waterfront Drive and finally back into the church yard on Main Street.
Some teachers only teach for the $$ – Youth Forum hears
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – A couple of youths were not afraid to belch their feelings when a candid environment was afforded to them at a Youth Forum hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town recently.
Issues of education a community responsibility – Ms Sharie B.Y. de Castro
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I do not believe that issues such as education are government’s responsibility but a community responsibility…” were the words of high school teacher and former Miss BVI, Ms Sharie B.Y. de Castro.
VI Education system is failing -Rotary Youth Forum hears
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI– The education system in the Virgin Islands (VI) came in for a blasting by a team of panelists who was very candid about the weaknesses and shortfalls of the system and those responsible. The team bashed the systems being used for elevating a person to the position of principal and the absence of technology in the classroom among other things.
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