The Department of Culture has launched its first virtual museum to motivate young persons to appreciate and love museums around the Virgin Islands.

Six Primary Schools have advanced to the finals of the Inter Primary School Spelling Bee Competition 2019.

Persons enrolled in the University of London examination programme are reminded that examinations begin on Thursday, May 2 at the Department of Information and Public Relations Conference Room located on the 5^th Floor of the RJT Edifice. All morning examinations will commence at 9:00 a.m. and afternoon examinations will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Four local construction companies were awarded contracts to refurbish the Elmore Stoutt High School’s L-shaped building on April 18.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has signed an agreement with BCQS Limited for the construction management of Bregado Flax Educational Centre.

Minister for Education and Culture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley; Secretary General of the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer, and members of the Callaloo Poetry Club....

toma la luna
y toma una estrella
cuando no sepas
quién eres
pinta la imagen en tu mano
y vuelve a casa

toma la luna
y hazla hablar
saca tu alma
hazla andar
pinta la imagen en tu mano
y vuelve a casa
Extracto de “Howlin at the Moon” [Aullando a la luna] de Wayne Keon

La poesía, en todas sus formas, es un poderoso instrumento de diálogo y acercamiento. Es una expresión íntima que abre las puertas a los demás, enriquece el diálogo que cataliza todos los progresos humanos y teje lazos entre las culturas.

A video production of students recounting their Hurricane Irma experiences has been launched as part of the activities to highlight World Poetry Day.

Parents, teachers, guardians and students of all public primary and secondary schools are notified that the Lent term comes to an end on March 29, and schools will be closed on that date for the Easter Break.

A book titled “Life in Paradise”, which reflects on life in Cane Garden Bay in the 1950’s to 1970’s will be launched in April.