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Hon Vincent O. Wheatley hails PHSU’s inaugural VI Class as trailblazers for future students
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has told the inaugural class of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in the Virgin Islands (VI) that they are laying the foundation for future students.
1st cohort of PHSU medical students in VI receive their white coats
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Two Virgin Islanders are part of the inaugural cohort of medical students for the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) here in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Delta Petroleum contributes to 2025 graduation exercise in VI
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – In a commendable move to support the community, a local gas station in the Virgin Islands has stepped up with a generous contribution to the 2025 Graduation Exercise, an event that signifies the culmination of years of hard work for students across the territory.
24 graduate from VISTS
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) held its graduation ceremony on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay.
PS Dr Marcia Potter is retiring
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Marcia Potter, is retiring from the Public Service.
160 ESHS graduates told to 'show up despite challenges'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 160 graduating students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) have been told to show up despite challenges.
37 BFEC graduates told to ‘Don’t just follow greatness; Become it’
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 37 students graduated from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre- Secondary Division, under the theme: ‘In the Footsteps of Giants: Class of 2025 Aimed for Greatness Beyond Limits'.
Education Ministry commissions 4 school buses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was on February 18, 2025, that our News Centre first and accurately reported that the Ministry of Education had purchased four school buses to provide safe and reliable transportation for students in the Road Town area. The buses have since been commissioned.
New Chair & Members for VI Scholarship Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several members have been appointed to the Virgin Islands Scholarship Committee for a term of two years and ten months, effective March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
VI students being guided along 'strategic career pathways'- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students need to be work-ready upon leaving school, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, said while assuring that this is her ministry’s aim.

