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Students suspended for illegal substances @ schools
The statement released on Thursday, January 30, 2025, says these substances include alcohol, marijuana-infused foods, and sexual enhancement drugs.
“We take this matter seriously and are working closely with law enforcement and other relevant agencies to safeguard our students,” the statement reads.
It added that reports confirm these illegal substances are being brought onto the school compounds by the students, some of whom distribute or sell them to their peers.
“These drugs pose a significant risk to students' health and behaviour,” the release continued.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Meanwhile, over the past few days, multiple students have been suspended after being caught in possession of these substances.
“The Ministry fully supports schools in enforcing a Zero Tolerance Policy for illegal drugs and will continue collaborating with the Social Development Department and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force to address this issue,” the statement explained.
The Ministry of Education said it remains committed to ensuring student safety and identifying those responsible for bringing these substances onto school grounds, while also providing targeted intervention and support where necessary.
Parents & public urged to counsel young people
The Ministry is also urging parents and the wider community to engage in open discussions with young people about the dangers of drug use. They also encourage them to report any suspicious activity immediately.
“We also appeal to local establishments and vendors to refrain from selling these substances or any related paraphernalia to minors,” the statement said.
The Ministry of Education said it is committed to schools continuing to educate students on drug prevention and the serious consequences of substance abuse.
It remains unclear if any of the students have been charged by police.
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16 Responses to “Students suspended for illegal substances @ schools”
Very sad indeed.
We just have to pray for our children as well as peach to them daily so they wouldn't go astray.
Shocking when they graduate the place will be full of pink pussycat, imported rejected USA pesticide weed, and office workers know about that alcohol... many government workers addicted. sipping brown paper bag on a friday afternoon. Rock solid at 80 one man said when the tried to flirt... but that sh** isnt good for young or old. We all heard of people doing it and died off those make you stand up pills. Youth stay off that before your time... or you want erectile dysfunction for real. When those kids graduate and find the cashier jobs filled out they will be selling drugs. Watch and see.
Sometimes when you spare the rod you spoil the child, or children making children and there is no proper example being set............
Is it a sampling of the varied cultural makeup of the now BVI or is it a continum of the strictly predictable demograhic group of the criminal elements now embedded in these BVI. That is ,,"young Black males / femaleswith ties to ...If so, no problem .
It is a well designed objective laid out sowed and the time has arrived for harvesting of the self destructive "luv",in actuality " self hate". No hope , BVI. Well deserved,well accomplished!
Carry on and bask in the rewards to your hearts malcontent..i won't bet on it butcrrgrets could foster change for a revision of the way things are currently being done and a new and better ,improved populace could subsequently emerge.