Education
Hon. Walwyn hired $96,000 PR Consultant to write speeches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith continues to claim that the former Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government left the country broke, it has been finding millions of dollars to pay consultants.
VI urged to wake up & face issues of 'colonial status'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -While the importance of the issues being addressed at the level of the House of Assembly, the issues surrounding the recent leaks within the financial services sector and the new face it has put on the Virgin Islands, the state of health care services and the others in the bundle, it is also the expressed opinion that time should be exhorted in addressing other issues including that of the country’s status as a UK Overseas Territory.
Caribbean Insurers Ltd. donates computers to JVD Primary
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI- Students and teachers of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School squeezed into one of the classrooms this morning April 24, 2013 for a simple but significant presentation ceremony- a donation of three computers by Caribbean Insurers Limited.
ESHS students challenged to make reading a hobby
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) this morning April 22, 2013 had an opportunity to win themselves incentives for being keen listeners at the opening ceremony of Library Week, which has entered its second day of observances in the Virgin Islands.
UMi making prom night wear more fashionable & affordable!
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – What to wear on prom night and other activities leading up to the final days of high school is always the most exciting time in the lives of students although for some the choice in line of clothing could be a challenge and the pressure is often transferred to the parents who are tasked with making the best pick.
HLSCC’s Honor Chapter Captures Major Awards at U.S. Convention
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society achieved major recognition at the International Convention of 2013. The Convention was held from the 4-6 April and recorded 3,600 attendees. The Honors Program fulfills multiple dimensions of Phi Theta Kappa's purpose. It is designed to: foster a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and challenge; and create opportunities for leadership and learning as leaders through service and advocacy.
Literal 'fall & get-up' give real life demonstration at Right Start Programme
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Many stories have been frequently told of the falls in life and "the how you get back up" that determines where you go as you set out to achieve dreams and goals.
Minister Walwyn wants more funding for Emerging Fellow Award 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For this year 2013, the government of the Virgin Islands has set aside $50,000 for the funding of the Ministry of Education and Culture's Emerging Fellows Award, however, Hon Myron V. Walwyn wants more money to expand the reaches of the programmes for the future.
The Region having a Common History IS a Disgusting Generalisation
By Daniel F. Davies
The statement that the region has a common history is indeed a disgusting generalisation (disgusting meaning totally inaccurate and belittling). It is disgusting for a couple of reasons which will be expounded upon later in this article.
UPDATE: Backup generator for HLSCC Culinary Arts Centre
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - "Essentially things are not fully back in order" at the Culinary Arts Centre at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College but one thing is for sure- there is power in the voice.
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