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Press Release
Press Release
Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports
Constitutionally Established Departments
Cabinet Office
Release Date:
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 - 4:30pm
Honourable Sharie B. de Castro is the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports under the Unity Government of the Virgin Islands.
Minister de Castro has responsibility for the following subject areas as gazetted via eservices.gov.vg on May 10:
Cinemas
Colleges and Universities
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Education
Festivals and Fairs
Public Libraries
Scholarships (excluding Civil Service Training)
Sports and Recreation
Youth Affairs
The Minister’s appointment which was effective 5th May 2022, is in accordance section 56 (1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 where His Excellency the Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. John Rankin CMG, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier, may by directions in writing assign to any Minister responsibility for the conduct of any business, including responsibility for the administration of any department of Government.
