Before and after photos show the damaged Enis Adams Primary School and the newly constructed school building following the completion of works.

All parents and guardians of students attending the Enis Adams Primary School are notified that orientation for the new school year will be held at the school grounds on Monday, September 9 at 9:00 a.m.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has urged educators who were engaged in a week long summer institute, to sharpen their skill as their roles play a big part in the economy of the Virgin Islands.

The public is notified that the Official Handover Ceremony for Building I of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) in Virgin Gorda has been postponed.

As Permanent Secretary and an educator myself, I am delighted to greet you all today and to wish you an exceptionally great 2019 -2020 school year.

All public and private school educators are asked to attend a Professional Day on Monday, August 26 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.

The public is reminded that the Advent Term for all public schools begins on Monday, September 2. New and transfer students of secondary and primary schools are expected to report to school on Wednesday, September 4. All returning students are expected to report to school on September 5 and 6. Classes begin on Monday, September 9 for all public schools.

For more information on the Advent Term for public schools, contact the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affair, Fisheries and Agriculture at 468-4949.

Education from a historical perspective is being explored by author Dr. Charles H. Wheatley in his recently launched book titled “Voices and Visions of Education Heroes, Leaders and Elders: A History of Education in the British Virgin Islands”.

Aspiring marine professionals now have the additional support needed to be trained to industry standards after the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie launched the “Back to the Sea” Maritime Industry Training Programme on Wednesday, August 14.

A delegation is representing   the Territory at the Annual Caribbean Festival of Arts CARIFESTA XIV being held in Trinidad and Tobago.