Like many of you across the Virgin Islands and wider, I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our radiant daughters, Ms. Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE.
The Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, has been formally invited to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Caribbean Women’s Transformational Leadership Conference, taking place in Barbados on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Topic: Colleges and Universities, House of Assembly | Posted By: alsmith
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 11:17am
The College, with the support of the Board of Governors and the Ministry of Education, continues to make progress against its strategic goal of institutional effectiveness and organisational development.
Topic: Colleges and Universities, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, House of Assembly | Posted By: alsmith
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 11:04am
Madam Speaker, it is with great purpose and optimism that I rise today to provide an update on the strategic steps being taken by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), to expand educational opportunities for the young people of these Virgin Islands.
Topic: Education, House of Assembly, Youth | Posted By: alsmith
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 10:55am
Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak frankly and urgently about an issue that weighs heavily on our national conscience—the rise of serious and extreme misbehaviour among our students.
Madam Speaker, as Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, I remain steadfast in my commitment to fostering open communication, active collaboration, and shared accountability within our education system.
The 4th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) took place in London from May 13 to 16, 2025. The event was graciously hosted by the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, the Rt. Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP. Delegates included Speakers and Clerks from various UK Overseas Territories such as Anguilla, Bermuda, the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena, and The Virgin Islands.
Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote and Deputy Clerk, Mr. Linton V. Leonard are attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC 2025) in London.
The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is seeking a qualified person to fill the vacancy of Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission for Standards.
