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October 26th, 2020
‘Not everyone is crying out to rush back into the classrooms’- Dr Wheatley

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (D7) says that, contrary to the picture of disaster being painted by some for political gains, COVID-19 online schooling has been a moderate success.

September 21st, 2020
No new topics in first two weeks of school reopening– Education Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With classrooms set to re-open as soon as school buildings are inspected and approved, Deputy Premier and Education Minister, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that in the first two weeks, no new topics will we taught.

September 19th, 2020
Physical schools re-opening despite COVID-19 concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A cabinet backed phased reopening of schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been approved, upturning a previous tentative decision to keep classrooms closed for the rest of the year.

September 8th, 2020
No option for ‘homeschooling’ at this time- Dr the Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has warned that children who are learning from home for the rest of the year must still be enrolled in a local learning institution and not be strictly homeschooled.

August 7th, 2020
Gov't has plan to re-open schools by Sept 21, 2020 - Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Government has a plan to re-open school by September 21, 2020; however, that plan has not been shared with the public as it is dependent on Cabinet's approval.

July 7th, 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.

June 1st, 2020
CPEA & Keystage Exams cancelled for VI students - Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Education Minister Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he was forced to cancel two key exams- the Keystage Exams and the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)- in the Virgin Islands amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 8th, 2020
Boxer Julan O. Brown says VI school girls 'sold sex' for food

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Well known Jamaican boxer and trainer, Mr Julan O. Brown aka ‘Iron Fist’ says school-aged girls in the Virgin Islands (VI) have confided in him certain secrets, including that they sold sex for food to get by.

April 9th, 2020
VI Gov't seeking to assist students lacking technology during lockdown

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says Government is prepared to close schools for a while longer, should the COVID-19 lockdown go beyond April 19, 2020.

March 19th, 2020
Lent term grades will be calculated from assignments to date- Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With all private and public schools, pre-schools, daycare centres and extra-curricular programmes closing effective today March 19, 2020 until Friday, April 3, 2020, Minister for Education, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the final public school grades for the Lent term will be calculated from all assignment graded to date.

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