The conclusion of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates was a nail biter as the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) continued to reign victorious against the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS).

Students from across the Territory have gathered at the Multipurpose Sports Complex to present their projects for the National Science Fair 2025.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be investing more than two million dollars this year in the upgrading of the Territory’s schools.

Minister for Education Honourable Sharie deCastro has said that the Virgin Islands can no longer afford to rely solely on traditional teaching methods and outdated structures and has called for a bold reimagining of learning and integrating new technologies in Education.

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The Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) and the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) have advanced to the final round of the Inter-Secondary Schools Debate following their victories in the semi-finals held on February 26.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie DeCastro and Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, were among other ministry officials in attendance to witness the presentation of a cheque to the music department of the Elmore Stoutt High School by former student Ms. Ashaala Shanae. Ms. Shanae was a student at the school when it was formerly the B.V.I High School.

Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI), Dr. Connie E. George is featured in as she met with officials from the Singapore Civil Service College. Dr.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro says her ministry is working around the clock to strengthen its systems and programs and will be reviewing the Education Act to address violence in schools.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro says her ministry is working around the clock to strengthen its systems and programs and will be reviewing the Education Act to address violence in schools.