The Truancy Unit of the Ministry of Education and Culture is encouraging students to be careful when riding on motor scooters and bicycles.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, has said that all students in the region, at every level, should have an opportunity and the skills to reach their full potential.

Local author Ms. Chelsea Jno Baptiste will add to the Virgin Islands’ literary tradition when she launches her book, ‘The Missing Link: Ring of Life’ tomorrow, July 13.

Twenty-seven of the Territory’s youth have successfully completed the Technical/Vocational Education and Training Apprenticeship (TVET) Programme.

Seventeen institutions throughout the Territory are recipients of a donation of children and teen themed books courtesy the BVI Reading Council.

The Virgin Islands can now add the Territorial Pledge to its list of official symbols.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to enroll their children in the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School Summer Camp.

Parents and guardians, teachers and students are notified that a Fact Sheet on the Additional School Year/ Grade 12 is now available.

Madam Speaker, I wish to present to this Honourable House an update on the plans for the additional year in the education system. 

Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has highlighted the benefits of implementing the additional school year, or 12th Grade in the Territory’s public schools.