The Logos Hope, known as the world’s largest floating bookfair, is scheduled to visit the British Virgin Islands from October 24 to 28, bringing affordable books, cultural exchange, and community outreach to local residents. While no official announcement has yet been made by local authorities, 284Media confirmed the ship’s visit based on the published schedule … Continued
The BVI London Office, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, has launched the first structured cultural exchange programme between a UK Overseas Territory and UK schools, delivered as part of the Year 6 curriculum. Early in the first term, Year 6 students explored the BVI’s history and culture, from colonization and emancipation to national heroes … Continued
The budget for the H. Lavity Stoutt Community college for this year has been increased by 1.3 million dollars. The increase was announced by the Minister of Education Sharie De Castro when she addressed the Fall Convocation, of the college, It is said to be a sweeping enhancement to HLSCC’s funding, ushering in new infrastructure, … Continued
With the 2025/2026 Academic School year underway, Education Minister Shari De Castro says the Ministry has ‘a robust support mechanism in place to help students who exhibit behavioral problems. Minister De Castro said on Virgin Islands Voice’, last week that the Ministry still has a zero-tolerance approach to serious mis-behavior on school campuses. However, she … Continued
The Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship Committee has named the 2025 recipient as Johnney Immanuel Benjamin, a Class Six student at the Ivan Dawson Primary School. The Scholarship Committee said Johney was the top student of the Class of 2025 and received trophies and awards including the Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship for Top Student. In his … Continued
A talk show host is inviting parents to visit the Elmore Stoutt High School to see the conditions under which their children are receiving an education. During the radio programme Speak Out BVI, host Kishma Penn spoke about the limited classrooms in the school which has resulted in a number of teachers not having a … Continued
The 24 graduates of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies were reminded that technical vocational education and training is not something to be looked down on, nor is it merely a fallback option. As Education Minister Sharie De Castro told the class of 2025, “skills pay the bills.” Minister De Castro delivered this message … Continued
Guided by the powerful theme, “In the footsteps of giants, class of 2025 fated for greatness beyond limits,” a total of 37 proud students marked a significant milestone as they graduated from the Bregado Flax Education Centre Secondary Division on Wednesday, June 25th. Leading the class with distinction was Valedictorian Shania Kanhai, while the honour … Continued
The Class of 2025 at Elmore Stoutt High School has officially graduated, with 160 students walking the stage in a proud celebration of years of hard work, growth, and achievement. This year’s class not only completed their high school journey, they did so with exceptional academic performance and a clear commitment to their future. At … Continued
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
