The conclusion of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates brought cheers and excitement as Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious against St. George’s Secondary School.

Good day members of the media, and the listening and viewing public.

Madam Speaker, ensuring the safety and security of our schools is paramount to fostering a conducive learning environment for our students. The Ministry of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to this imperative task, recognizing the fundamental role of effective leadership and positive behavioral support programs in addressing the challenges associated with maintaining discipline within our educational institutions.

The public is advised that the town hall meeting for “Granting Residence and Belonger Status” scheduled for tomorrow, 13^th October in Jost Van Dyke is postponed until further notice.

The paramount concern of the National Security Council is the safety and security of the people of the Virgin Islands.

The construction of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) under the ESHS Redevelopment project was completed and the school requires special kitchen equipment to facilitate its proper functioning. 

The public is notified that the Elmore Stoutt High School will resume normal classes on Monday, October 9, 2023.

The public is notified that public schools, with the exception of Elmore Stoutt High School and the Ivan Dawson Primary School, will resume normal classes on Thursday, 5^th October, 2023.

On Tuesday 26^th September, 2023, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, the Ag. Permanent Secretary and the Ag. Chief Education Officer met with the administration and staff of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). 

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is informing the public that this morning, we became aware of an adjustment to traffic in the vicinity of the Elmore Stoutt High School that adversely impacted motorists.