Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports for the British Virgin Islands, issued a warm welcome to students and educators as the 2024-2025 school year begins. In her statement released Monday, de Castro emphasized the promise and potential of the new academic year, likening students to “seeds planted in fertile soil” … Continued
Virgin Islander Tisa Donovan is reaching out to the community in the British Virgin Islands for help with a crucial component of her graduate studies. Donovan, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Taiwan, is conducting research for her thesis on “The association of Depression, Happiness and Social Support amongst Single Mothers in the … Continued
The Governor’s Office has announced the launch of the Future Fund, a $50,000 initiative aimed at supporting youth empowerment and promoting good governance in the Virgin Islands. Local organizations can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to implement projects that will benefit young people and strengthen political accountability. The fund, supported by the … Continued
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, has announced a renewed focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Addressing educators at the 2024 Professional Development Day, de Castro revealed that the new academic year would continue under the theme “Virgin Islands … Continued
Virgin Gorda resident Tanieka Gludd has been crowned the champion of the 2024 Adult Spelling Bee competition, following a thrilling tiebreaker on Saturday night. The event, held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), saw Gludd outspell six other contestants to secure the top spot. The competition culminated … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has embraced artificial intelligence and is working to create safeguards for academic integrity, the organisation’s top official said Monday. Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, told local press in Dominica that the regional examination body is developing a generative regional AI policy for the secondary education system. … Continued
The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, and her team visited the construction site of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre this week, accompanied by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) project team. The visit marks a significant step in the development of a facility designed to provide … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently welcomed Dr. Loay Jabre, an HLSCC alumnus (A.S., Natural Science ’10) and Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) in Falmouth, Massachusetts for a two-week exploratory study and training visit. Director of Marine & Maritime Studies, Susan Zaluski explained that … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched the “Wrap it Up” campaign to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and promote social responsibility during the festival season. This initiative focuses on educating the public about the consequences of high-risk sexual behaviours and encouraging safer practices. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges, … Continued
The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) debate team has achieved a historic victory, winning the 2024 National Tourism Debate competition. The team, representing the British Virgin Islands, defeated Precious Treasures International School from the Turks and Caicos Islands in a closely contested final. Held on Friday, July 12, via a virtual platform, the final saw … Continued
