The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports officially launched Education Month 2026 on Monday, 2nd March during a Meet the Media Press Conference, setting the tone for a month of activities focused on strengthening the education system and advancing national development through learning. The press conference featured a panel comprising the Minister for Education, … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the launch of its “Teach for a Day” initiative as part of Education Month 2026, inviting community members to step into classrooms and share their knowledge and professional experiences with students across the British Virgin Islands. According to a bulletin issued on February 26, the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Representative Office of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/2027 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers. The scholarships, which are being backed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, are prestigious scholarship offerings with an opportunity to pursue full degree programmes … Continued
Education Minister Sharie de Castro revealed that six scholarships will be available in each district starting next month. The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College celebrated its 35th anniversary last year, marking more than three decades of academic excellence. Education Minister Sharie de Castro announced that starting next month, six scholarships will be available in every … Continued
Minister of Education Sharie de Castro says she is still awaiting documents from the Second District Representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull regarding the donation of a playground for the Ivan Dawson Primary School. Two weeks after the row that involved the police, between the Minister and Turnbull, the issue seems to be a dead one.The row … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially launched the second cohort of the BVI Care Certificate Programme, with 22 participants. Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Jascinth Hannibal said the training focuses on strengthening standards and consistency across health and social care services in the Virgin Islands. Ms. Hannibal underscored the programme’s role in building … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving ahead with plans to rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, with Education Minister Sharie B. deCastro describing the future campus as a new standard for education in the territory. The school was demolished after structural assessments deemed the building unsafe, and officials say the reconstruction will create … Continued
Political Economy Officer in the BVI Hong Kong Office Ronn Grant is reassuring parents of their children’s wellbeing when they decide to pursue studies in the Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme in Hong Kong. The BVI Asia Study Abroad Scholarship Programme is a three-way partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands, elite Universities in Asia, and the … Continued
Customer service and leadership development, key priorities outlined in the Deputy Governor’s January message for 2026, are being strengthened through ongoing training initiatives at the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). Speaking recently, Director of VIPSLI, Dr. Connie E. George, highlighted the institute’s role in enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of public officers across … Continued
After a strategic pause to rebuild, upgrade, and strengthen its maritime infrastructure, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has officially announced the return of the STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) beginning February 2026, following recertification and approval by the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). The return of STCW training restores a vital … Continued
