The public is informed that the office of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture in the Ward’s Building, will be partially closed on Monday, January 13 to facilitate its first General Assembly for 2020.

The public is informed that the Ministry of Education and Culture is open to receive registration for the 2020-2021 academic year. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands in collaboration with Unite BVI handed over a cheque for three hundred thousand dollars (US$300,000) to fund the Marine Training Programme at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.

Over 40 BVIslanders living and studying in the United Kingdom turned up for an afternoon meet and greet hosted by Dr. The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and the BVI London Office at BVI House in London on November 23 during his first official visit to the UK.

Nine senior members of the teaching fraternity received certificates of completion for the “Effective Principals’ Licensure Programme” during a small ceremony held last week, making them the second cohort to receive this recognition.

Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, on his first official visit to the UK, held successful discussions with key officials from the Economic Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on November 20. 

During a recent visit to London, on the heels of successful meetings in Paris at the UNESCO 40th Session of the General Conference, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley engaged senior officials from three UK Government departments as part of his first official visit to the UK.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that his ministry plays an important role in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that his Government is conducting research towards the introduction of full Bachelors and Masters degrees and certifications at institutions in the Territory.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley will be seeking assistance from the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to assist with further teacher training.