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Walwyn

Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn arrested and charged

Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn was today arrested and charged for breach of trust by a public officer, in relation the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) perimeter wall project that reportedly suffered major cost overruns. The project had caused […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 12:18 PM /
Walwyn

Statement by Myron Walwyn on being charged with Breach of Trust

The following is a statement by former Education Minister Myron Walwyn dated Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Earlier today I was arrested and charged for breach of trust by a public official in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM /
Teachers feel threatened and underpaid — Education Minister

Teachers feel threatened and underpaid — Education Minister

Education Minister Sharie de Castro said teachers are leaving the profession because they are frustrated. While appearing on the Talking Points radio show yesterday, de Castro said structural changes need to be implemented to address the issue. She spoke on the […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 7:41 AM /
Employment and training programme coming for Belongers

Employment and training programme coming for Belongers

The government is getting ready to launch a programme that will provide training and employment for Belongers. The programme known as RATED (Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment, and Development) was formulated to provide services to Belongers who are unemployed and underemployed. […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 7:16 AM /
Cruise Ship

Get Set! Cruise arrivals expected to surge

Residents who earn an income from tourism are being told to prepare for a busy cruise season as the BVI is expected to see a surge in cruise arrivals in the coming months. According to the minister responsible for the […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 7:12 AM /
Deputy Premier Kye Rymer

BVI’s infrastructure won’t accommodate ‘mass tourism’

The current state of the BVI’s infrastructure will not allow for mass tourism, Works Minister Kye Rymer has said. While making that admission during a press conference held late last week, Rymer said he felt the BVI was more of […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 6:28 AM /
The Althea Scatliffe Primary School in Road Town. (BVI News photo)

Gov’t awaiting costs before tearing down ASPS — Rymer

The building that previously served as home for students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) will be demolished but Works Minister Kye Rymer said more information is needed before this can be executed. The school was shuttered abruptly at […]

by / on November 1, 2022 at 6:11 AM /