The territory of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Education is this week observing early childhood education week. Early Childhood Awareness Week 2025 is being observed under the theme: Step It Up: Early Learning | Lifelong Impact. The week was declared officially open and will feature daily spotlight videos on early childhood development centres … Continued
The inaugural Little Mr. and Miss Hawk Pride Pageant held by the Enis Adams Primary School took place this past weekend. The pageant, which featured young students from the school, was made possible by the generous support of attendees, sponsors, and the school’s dedicated parents. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, … Continued
There is an adage, eat what you grow and grow what you eat. It is therefore safe to say there is hope for the territory’s agricultural sector as there are various schools with back yard gardens. One such school is the Imagination Academy, with students from as young as 3 to 11 years being taught … Continued
Premier the Honourable Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported significant strides in reshaping the educational landscape, emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education and bolstering the territory’s infrastructure. During his recent address on progress over the first 2 years of his government’s current term he noted that these efforts are aimed at preparing the next … Continued
The excitement is building for the Little Mr. and Miss Hawk Pride pageant this Saturday, as seven bright young students from Enos Adams Primary School prepare to take the stage. Ahead of the big event, 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding sat down with the contestants for a series of interviews to get to know them better … Continued
A local talk show host believes some parents must be blamed for the failing educational system and for some of the behavioral problems of students now existing at schools. Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn says there are some parents who have failed to discipline their child and they are carrying their bad behaviour … Continued
The Virgin Islands marked its first official TVET Day on Tuesday, with a bold new message: “Skills Pay the Bills.” Education Minister Hon. Sharie de Castro announced the initiative in a video message , describing it as a landmark step to position technical and vocational education as a cornerstone of the territory’s economic future. De … Continued
Education Minister Sharie De Castro has underscored the importance of Libraries to the community. In a message to mark Library Week Open, Minister Decastro stated that the theme “Linking You to a World of Information: Your Library, Anytime, anywhere” is more than just a catchy slogan. The Education Minister believes it is a promise that … Continued
Education Minister Sharie De Castro has given an explanation as to why the work is taking so long to rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) which was demolished more than a year ago. This concern was raised by Talk Show host Kishma Penn during the ‘Speak Out BVI’ programme. Penn called on the Minister … Continued
A Memorandum of Understanding, MOU is expected to be signed soon between the BVI Airports Authority, BVIAA and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community HLSCC. This MOU will seek to build local capacity at the BVIAA. Managing Director at the BVIAA during an interview on ZBVI, stated that this MOU will meet their goal. Meantime, Menal … Continued
