The public is reminded that all private and public schools, pre-schools, day care centres and extra-curricular activities are mandated to be closed until Monday April 6.

Parents, students and teachers are informed of the following changes to grading, exams and other learning tools.

In January, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the new Coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a public health emergency of international concern.

The BVI National Commission for UNESCO will be observing World Poetry Day on March 21 with the hosting of a poetry competition.

Students from Cedar International School are the first place winners of the 2020 Inter Secondary School Debates.

The Elmore Stoutt High School and Cedar International School have advanced to the finals of the secondary school debate.

The following are special weeks, days and events for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture for the month of March.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone is featured as he entertained a courtesy visit from Grade 5 students .....

A ceremony to recognise the contribution of educators and award students for the year will mark the opening of Education Week 2020.

Interested persons are notified that registration is open until Friday, March 6 for the Virgin Islands High School Certificate Programme.