Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - Students pursuing an education in the Virgin Islands education system are being encouraged to start thinking about opening their own businesses in the future, as they plan their careers.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE in an address at the Ministry of Education and Culture’s 8th Annual Back to School Church Service, .urged the students to be their own managers and turn their passions and dreams into successful business ventures.
“Start thinking about owning a business and becoming an entrepreneur,” Premier Smith told the students.
“Small enterprises contribute greatly to the life of our local economy; and with a solid education, along with the guidance of our National Business Bureau, young people, the power is in your hands to make your mark on the business scene,” He added.
The Premier noted that each student represented future generations of not only business persons and leaders within the private and public sectors, but also skilled craftsmen, artists, performers, and service professionals. He encouraged parents and guardians to support the Territory’s teachers to ensure their children’s success. He said parents should meet regularly with teachers and teach their children to respectfully engage with their classmates as well as their instructors.
Premier Smith also had some words of advice for the teachers. “As teachers, you hold the future of our society in your hands and you are responsible for shaping impressionable minds.” He outlined, adding, “Your direction and council will lay the foundation for our future leaders, your role as a teacher is helping us to build a better Virgin Islands.”
Additional speakers at the service were Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn and the Vice District Overseer for the Eastern Caribbean Church of God of Holiness, Reverend Calvin Mills. Pastor St. Clair James of the East End Church of God of Prophecy who was also a guest speaker prayed for the improvement of the education system and the success of the students in their academic pursuits.
The Ministry of Education and Culture’s Annual Back to School Church Service was held on September 21 and seeks to instill in the Territory’s youth the moral and spiritual fiber, the core essence of the Virgin Islander, at the start of each school year.
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