The 24^th Annual Reading is Fun Week will be observed throughout the Territory from October 11 to October 18 under the theme, ‘Reading: It does make a difference!’

Students and parents are urged to recognise the other benefits of reading when the Territory observes the 24^th Annual Reading is Fun Week from October 11 to 18.

The 4th Annual Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre Day will be recognised on October 12 and this year’s observance will focus on the school’s history.

The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre is inviting the public to its 3^rd Annual ‘Book in the Park’ event on Tuesday, October 13.

The Ministry of Education and Culture is informing the public that the deadline to apply for scholarships to pursue studies abroad is Friday, October 30.

The Ministry of Education and Culture is encouraging all interested persons to apply for scholarships to pursue studies abroad by Friday, October 30.

World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organisations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. As the Minister responsible for Education, I offer sincere thanks to all our teachers here in the Virgin Islands and assure you that the Ministry is working steadfastly to ensure you are provided with the resources you need to deliver the quality education standards we have established in the Territory.

Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn is informing residents of Virgin Gorda ...........

Students of Grades 5 and 6 of the Leonora Delville and Isabella Morris Primary Schools were engaged in activities on how to properly use and dispose of pesticides as part of Pesticides Awareness Week. 

More than 20 graduates of the Eighth Annual Adult Enrichment Hospitality Host and Hostess Seminar demonstrated their culinary skills during an awards ceremony on September 27, held under the patronage of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE.