Today various activities are happening in schools across the British Virgin Islands to recognise the 2016 International Literacy Day, held under the theme: “Read Across BVI”.

The BVI Reading Council, in observance of International Literacy Day, is inviting the public to the National Walk for Literacy on Saturday, September 10.

The Ministry of Education and Culture is inviting the public to the Back to School Church Services on September 11 and 18.

Today marks history for Grade 12 students in the Virgin Islands, who are the first cohort since the implementation of the additional school year by the Ministry of Education and Culture. 

The Ministry of Education and Culture is enhancing teachers’ skills through ongoing training for the Healthy School Intervention Programme, Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE).

The Virgin Islands can now officially offer Caribbean Vocational Qualification or CVQ courses, as certified facility auditors are now on board. 

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) has taken its engage the population campaign to the Territory's teachers. 

Parents and guardians of students attending the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School (ESPPS) are advised that orientation for new students has moved to Monday, September 5.

The Ministry of Education and Culture is inviting applicants to register for the 2016-2017 Technical Vocational Apprenticeship Programme.

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is advising parents, guardians and students of its Back to School Orientation schedule.