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Education
UPDATE: Possible elimination of exams not discussed by Cabinet – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The subject of whether local Primary Five or secondary school leaving exams will be discontinued has not been raised with Cabinet Members, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D Orlando Smith.
Hon. Walwyn tells teachers to give of their best or leave the job!
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – School teachers were told in no uncertain terms that if they were not prepared to give of themselves as much as being asked to protect the future of the islands they should find another means of income. “Our young people and this country deserve much better than that,” said Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn.
Tertiary education not the end all and be all – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley is of the opinion that tertiary education is not the end all and be all of everything and that the basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic have proven to be the essential tools for success.
Minister Walwyn insists on continuing gala dinner for teachers
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has made it clear that he has every intention of continuing the gala dinner for teachers even though he faced a series of criticisms for the last event.
The power of choice was message at back-to-school fair
WEST END, Tortola, VI – "We have the teachers who play their role, we have the parents who play their role, but most importantly if you want to excel the power of choice is yours. So it’s very important that you exercise that power of choice wisely." That was according to Attorney-at-Law Ms Anthea Smith who delivered the keynote address at the West End Community Centre Committee’s inaugural back to school fair at the Benjamin Romney Park on August 24, 2013.
No work done to Isabella Morris Primary- MEC source
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - With just approximately two weeks left for the start of the new school year, no actions have reportedly been taken to rid the Isabella Morris Primary School of the mould infestation that has been plaguing the institution for some time and even forcing disruption of classes and ultimately relocation.
Robert Mathavious to be bestowed Honourary Doctorate Degree
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands extends congratulations to a son of the soil, Mr Robert Mathavious who will receive an honorary doctorate degree from The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus on Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the institution’s graduation ceremony in Grenada.
Isabella Morris Primary ready for September –Principal
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – The Principal of the Isabella Morris Primary School, Ms Sylvia Adams, has assured that the Isabella Morris Primary School building in Carrot Bay is ready for re-occupancy for the new school year which begins in September.
Free school supplies at W.E. back-to-school fair
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Education is still regarded as the key to success and even though pockets are stretched during these challenging economic times some Good Samaritans are still making that effort to ensure that the youth are facilitated with the tools needed for a good education.
Marietta Flax-Headley to remain at ‘Mighty Mighty’ Scatliffe!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversy loomed for some months after the popular Principal of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, Mrs Marietta Flax-Headley was reportedly told by Acting Chief Education Officer Mrs Jillian Douglas-Phillips that she would be reassigned from her school, according to this news site’s sources within the Ministry of Education and Culture.
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