Government and PHSU strengthen partnership

The Government and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) have taken steps to strengthen their partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was signed on Tuesday between the two marking another step forward for healthcare, education, and economic development in the Territory. Premier and Minister with responsibility for economic development, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, described the signing as … Continued

Student Safely Secured After Distress Incident at Elmore Stoutt High School

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that officers responded to an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School on Tuesday, April 28, involving a student in distress. According to reports, a female Grade 8 student allegedly ingested prohibited substances and attempted to leap from the third floor of a building on the school’s campus. … Continued

BVIEC AND HLSCC ADVANCE HANDS-ON TECHNICAL TRAINING THROUGH MOU

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility. Diesel … Continued

Ivan Dawson Primary School Students Celebrate Opening of New Playground

Students of the Ivan Dawson Primary School are recipients of a new playground as part of the Ministry of Education’s ongoing initiative to upgrade playground facilities across public primary schools throughout the Territory  Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro in remarks during the dedication ceremony held on Monday, April … Continued

HLSCC and University of Malta sign agreement to boost research and opportunities for Island States

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the University of Malta (UM) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, academic exchange, and institutional development, with a focus on issues affecting small island developing states (SIDS). The agreement was signed by HLSCC President Dr Richard Georges and Rector … Continued

LET’S BUILD VI LAUNCHED TO PUT VIRGIN ISLANDERS AT THE CENTRE OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, today officially launched the Let’s Build VI National Scholarship Programme, a landmark national initiative designed to equip Virgin Islanders with the skills, qualifications, and confidence needed to build, serve, and sustain the future of the Territory. The … Continued

Over Three Hundred Students to Showcase Projects at the National Science and Innovation Fair

A total of three hundred and twenty eight students from twenty seven schools across the Virgin Islands will showcase their creativity, research and problem-solving skills during the upcoming National Science and Innovation Fair, one of the major highlights of Education Month 2026. The participating schools include nineteen primary schools and eight secondary schools from both … Continued

AERIAL ROBOTICS CHALLENGE TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 2026 NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

The Lions Club of Tortola, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports and DRIFT Enterprises Ltd, will be hosting an Aerial Robotics Workshop and Challenge within three schools in the BritishVirgin Islands starting from Monday, 16th March. The initiative will include a series of half-day aerial robotics workshops at the Elmore … Continued