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USVI Students Receive Prestigious Awards at Jobs for America’s Graduates National Training Seminar

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The Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) and the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDOE) are proud to announce their successful participation in the JAG National Training Seminar (NTS), held from July 8-12 at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel.

Plaskett, Government and Private Sectors to Hold Rebuilding Summit: ‘A Reimagined Virgin Islands’

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The congresswoman will host a rebuilding summit to explore the most significant issues surrounding the infrastructure rebuilding of the Virgin Islands related to the 2017 hurricanes and federal and local funding to assist that transformational endeavor.

VIDE Announces Availability of Back-to-School Information on Official Platforms

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The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) encourages parents, guardians and students to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

UVI Bulletin Board for July

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Here is what is happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

UVI Free Tuition Scholarships Now Available for Part-Time, Online Students

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UVI policies have been implemented to help students maximize financial aid through the scholarship program and other supplemental sources, including federal, private and local awards. New students are encouraged to apply to UVI now for the 2024 fall semester.

Gifft Hill School Launches Sailing Team for 2024-2025 School Year

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Like all Gifft Hill School athletics, the sailing team will be open to all St. John middle and high school students whose school does not offer sailing.

Eastern Caribbean Center Leverages New Technology for a V.I. Community Survey

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This scientific survey of a sample of households is a follow-up to the one conducted in 2018.  The information collected is like that gathered in the Population and Housing Census of 2020.

District Court of VI Announces Winners of 2024 Third Circuit Court of Appeals Essay Contest

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals hosted an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade students within the Third Circuit, which is comprised of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Students From CHS Successfully Complete NAF Academy of Business Internship Program at WAPA

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The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (Authority or WAPA) proudly announces the successful completion of the National Academy Foundation Academy of Business internship program by a group of talented interns from Central High School.

Elections System VI Congratulates Caroline F. Fawkes on Receiving Honorary Degree From UVI

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Fawkes will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoring her trailblazing accomplishments as an aviator and the role she plays as a mentor and inspiration to the territory’s youth.

St. Croix Foundation Hosts KIDS COUNT USVI Summit: ‘We Are the System and the Solution

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St. Croix Foundation for Community Development’s (SCF) KIDS COUNT USVI Team hosted its first KIDS COUNT USVI Summit, April 16-17, on St. Croix at The Grange Event Center near Anna’s Hope.

Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day: Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition

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In celebration and awareness of International Girls in ICT Day, the Virgin Islands Education Department, in partnership with Viya, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Girls in STEAM initiative, "Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition."

IEKHS Senior Selected for Jobs for America’s Graduates Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship

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Darnell Birmingham, a senior at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School has been recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship, the V.I. Education Department announced. 

Chairman Kyza A. Callwood Leads VIBE Delegation at 2024 National School Boards Association Conference

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The conference, boasting an impressive attendance of over 4,000 education professionals, administrators and advocates, was a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration and sharing innovative educational practices.

Ribbon Cutting Unveils Emergency Shelter Micro-Grid at SCEC

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The groundbreaking ribbon cutting for the St. Croix Educational Complex Emergency Shelter Micro-Grid took place Tuesday, the V.I. Education Department announced. This event marks a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable energy for the Virgin Islands.

USVI Chess Federation Hosts Territorial Scholastic Chess Tournament

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Students from 10 Virgin Islands schools competed in three divisions in a five-round chess tournament.

Applications Open for Junior Sailing Summer Program, Marine Apprenticeship Leading to U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License

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The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) has announced that applications are now open for two marine-based educational programs free to USVI public school students and young adults.

St. Croix’s Alessandra M. Evangelista Crowned Cherry Blossom Queen in Washington, D.C.

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The Virgin Islands Association, D.C. (VIADC) announces that Alessandra Maria Evangelista of St. Croix was crowned as the 2024 U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen at the National Conference of State Societies Official Gala on Friday, April 12, in Washington, D.C.  

Jobs for America’s Graduates Selects IEKHS Senior for Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship

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Darnell Birmingham, a senior at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (IEKHS), has been recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship.

V.I. Afternoon on the Green Cooking Competition Winners, Two Students Awarded Scholarships

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Cooks, volunteers, supporters and fun seekers partied with a purpose at the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Afternoon on the Green fundraiser last month to raise money for college scholarships.

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