MINISTER & MINISTRY RECOGNISES RETIRING EDUCATORS

On the eve of a new school year in the territory, the Ministry of Education is preparing to say farewell to some of the long standing, dedicated educators who are due for retirement following several decades of service in the schooling system. These educators were recognized by Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro during … Continued

FESTIVAL RELATED EVENTS LARGELY INCIDENT FREE; RVIPF ROUNDUP

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is reporting a largely incident free August Festival as it relates to events specific to the celebration. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says police coverage to all of the planned events were effective and consistent. While there were minor scuffles, officers quickly separated persons with the help of citizens … Continued

BVI & USVI TO HAVE INTER VIRGIN ISLANDS COUNCIL MEETING IN SEPTEMBER – FRIENDSHIP DAY SET FOR OCTOBER

The British Virgin Islands and neighbouring United States Virgin Islands have agreed to have an Inter Virgin Islands Council meeting next month and a Friendship Day in mid-October. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed the two events during a press conference on Monday. He said the events were agreed upon during a recent meeting … Continued

HLSCC COMMENDED FOR HAVING ACCREDITATION REAFFIRMED BY MSCHE

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro broke the news recently and later brought the matter to the House of Assembly where she detailed the process behind this achievement. De Castro attributed the college’s success at achieving reaffirmation to … Continued