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May 8th, 2024
All public schools closed today, May 8, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced yesterday, May 7, 2024, and the forecasted continuation of torrential rains today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Ministry of Education has made the decision to close all public schools in the territory.

May 3rd, 2024
ESHS switches to remote learning after frequent brawls on campus

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Frequent brawls among students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) this week, including at least three incidents of fights on Thursday, May 2, 2024, have resulted in a decision to switch to learning via online platforms today, Friday, May 3, 2024.

May 18th, 2022
Students in Anegada switch to virtual learning due to COVID-19

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Students of Claudia Creque Educational Centre in Anegada will be learning from the comfort of their homes from today, May 18, 2022, due to COVID-19.

August 30th, 2020
SDA Church agency donates 56 tablets for VI schools

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Thursday, August 27, 2020, when the Virgin Islands chapter of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) presented 32 tablets to the Ministry of Education and announced an additional 24 for private schools in the Territory, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) could not resist an extra special applause.

August 25th, 2020
No 'face to face' schooling for remainder of year- Dr the Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Online schooling will continue for the rest of the year 2020, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced via a live broadcast on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Facebook page minutes ago, Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

August 24th, 2020
Exciting & educational Unite for the Sea programme to be offered online

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Unite for the Sea, an ocean conservation education youth programme designed by Unite BVI to inspire and empower the next generation of ocean conservationists, will be continuing a component of its programme online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 16th, 2020
Education Ministry receives 132 Chromebooks

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture has received another 132 Chromebooks through The Bitter End Yacht Club.

June 2nd, 2020
‘Harsh penalties' recommended for 'most blatant offenders' in online learning

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister responsible for Education Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is standing firm against bad behaviour displayed by students during online learning.

May 29th, 2020
‘I was quoting a request’ for the 2 laptops- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says he never requested two government laptops for his home use, rather, he was quoting a request from a parent who wanted assistance to access computers for their children.

April 29th, 2020
Education Minister: Loan Programme for laptop use coming

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In short order, parents with children in public schools who do not have access to laptops will be required to pay a ‘minimal fee’ for their children to be allowed to utilise Government laptops.

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