Virgin Islands students posted strong results in the June Caribbean Examinations Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports. A total of …
September 16, 2025
September 12, 2025
Students head back to class
Many Virgin Islands students may be sad that the summer break is over, but mother Michelle Richardson said it’s time for them to head back to class. “I believe back …
May 16, 2025
‘Welcome to 284 Airways’
As students entered the Multi-purpose Sports Complex on Friday morning, they were greeted by an exuberant volunteer. “Welcome to 284 Airways!” she said. They were then asked to prepare their …
February 24, 2025
Education ministry took nine trips last year
With a budget of $157,837.94, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports went on nine overseas trips in 2024, according to EYAS Minister Sharie de Castro. Ms. de Castro …
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February 21, 2025
ASPS rebuild delayed
Nearly three years after the Althea Scatliffe Primary School was closed and condemned, no date has been set to start rebuilding it, according to Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister …
November 3, 2024
Trellis Bay centre to be ready soon
Government ministers provided updates on hurricane recovery projects, Jost Van Dyke public works, the Belle Vue gym and other efforts in response to questions from the opposition during the Oct. …
March 22, 2024
Science fair features 199 projects
Instead of going to school last Thursday morning, Jae’lah Halstead went to the Virgin Gorda ferry docks to catch the 7 a.m. boat to Tortola. Ms. Halstead, an eighth grader …
February 19, 2024
BFEC wins first round of debate competition
Bregado Flax Educational Centre emerged victorious in the preliminary round of the 2024 Inter-Secondary School Debates on Friday at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre Activity Hall, …
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November 16, 2023
Jost Van Dyke students ferried to Tortola, ministry confirms six days later
Students from Jost Van Dyke Primary School began attending class on Tortola last week as the school building on their home island is apparently no longer fit for education. After …
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October 5, 2023
Teachers warned about future industrial action
In response to a Sept. 15 teacher sit-in protesting classroom conditions and other issues at Elmore Stoutt High School, education officials met with ESHS administration and staff last week to …
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