The Francis Lettsome Primary School is gearing up to host its inaugural pageant under the theme “Angels of Christmas” at the Eileene Parsons Auditorium on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. 284 Media visited the school recently to speak to the five contestants. Kamal Haynes has the story.
Businesswoman, writer and Virgin Gorda resident Karyn O. E. Alexander hopes to increase understanding about the social challenges faced by persons with disabilities with her engaging debut children’s book Zuri’s Great Plan. She even selected December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as the official launch date for her book. This heartwarming story, … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), located in Joplin, Missouri, USA are set to deepen their 23-year partnership with HLSCC – one of MSSU’s longest-standing partners in international education as a MSSU delegation arrives in the British Virgin Islands the week of 18th November 2024. The visit will … Continued
In his Budget Address delivered on November 11, Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to education in the British Virgin Islands, outlining both achievements from 2024 and future plans aimed at strengthening the Territory’s educational infrastructure. In the 2025 budget, over $5.2 million has been earmarked for critical capital acquisition … Continued
During the recently concluded BVI Lit Fest, acclaimed historian David Olusoga delivered a compelling lecture titled Being & Belonging. The lecture explored themes of citizenship and identity in the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, drawing critical insights from the Windrush scandal and broader issues surrounding British nationality laws. Olusoga provided a detailed examination of … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced the closure of all public schools across the Virgin Islands today, following a recommendation from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The decision comes in response to adverse weather conditions, including anticipated cloudy spells, showers, and thunderstorms that are expected to impact the territory throughout the day. In a … Continued
Amiah Chang from Claudia Creque Educational Centre and Yasmeen Said from St. George’s Secondary School emerged as the winners in their respective divisions of the Territory’s anti-bullying speech competition, which concluded on Wednesday, October 16, at Elmore Stoutt High School. In the primary school category, Chang secured first place, with John Claude Vergara of St. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will welcome its first-ever School of Medicine in August 2025, as Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) expands its Caribbean presence with a new campus in Tortola. The inaugural class will consist of 50 students, with an additional 75 students set to enrol in Fall 2026. This major development marks the opening … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports has issued a statement addressing a second allegation of sexual molestation against a male teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), just weeks into the new school year. This follows a similar accusation that was made against another male teacher of the school at the beginning … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is celebrating the success of seven Air Traffic Control Officers who have completed the Aeronautical Meteorology Observer Training Course, achieving a 100% pass rate. The specialized training, conducted in partnership with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to uphold … Continued
