Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will officially inaugurate its new school of medicine with fifty (50) students in July.

Today, we are witnessing a breakthrough—a pivotal moment in the evolution of medical education in the British Virgin Islands.

Today marks a significant milestone in the development of The Virgin Islands as we officially welcome Ponce Health Sciences University’s School of Medicine to our shores.  

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that the numbers of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the Virgin Islands has risen to 66 and is encouraging the community to take proactive measures to stop its spread.

As we embark on a new and exciting school year, I extend a heartfelt welcome back to our hardworking school leaders, educators, students and parents.

The Ministry of Education is exceptionally proud to announce the outstanding performance of students graduating from the Territory's public primary and secondary schools. We are delighted to recognise and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and excellence demonstrated by all our students exiting primary and secondary schools this year and bid them all a hearty congratulations.

Due to the anticipated adverse weather conditions forecasted for today, Thursday 6th June, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management has advised the closure of all public schools in the territory. This decision is to ensure the safety of our students and staff as heavy rainfall due to thunderstorms are expected to impact the territory throughout the day.

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is notifying the public that all public schools will be closed today, Wednesday 8th May due to adverse weather conditions and the forecasted continuation of the same.

The first of two days of foreign language knowledge display kicked off today with primary schools across the Territory squaring off in Spanish spelling, translation and general knowledge.