BERMUDA: 'Tough policing won't solve gang problem'. Expert says Bermuda’s youths need jobs and family support to dodge a life of crime. Full article
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=42461

CUBA: Central America for Strategies Against Youth Violence. The 2nd Forum of ministers and top level authorities in Education and Youth in Central America will be held next week in this capital to move towards a common strategy to confront violence. Full article
http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108875&Itemid=1

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Dominican students get access to Canada universities. Canada’s Government will allow Dominican students to access funding for its training programs, which aims to raise the standard of living and the quality of education for the student population. Full article
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/poverty/2009/8/12/32899/Dominican-students-get-access-to-Canada-universities

JAMAICA: Recycle phone, save a child - Digicel launches its HIV outreach campaign. In Jamaica's telecommunications battle royal, the term 'innovation' is usually business double-speak for flashy, new technology, new packaging, or free credit. Full article
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090813/news/news1.html

JAMAICA: 'Ridiculous' rise in HIV/AIDS cases among deaf. Officials at the Jamaica Association for the Deaf and the Jamaica AIDS Support are reporting a "huge" increase in the number of deaf persons contracting the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and engaging in risky sexual behaviour. Full article
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20090809T200000-0500_157107_OBS__RIDICULOUS__RISE_IN_HIV_AIDS_CASES_AMONG_DEAF_.asp

JAMAICA: Young killers - The face behind the illegal gun could be 12 years old or younger. The first time Patrick Tituspulled the trigger of a gun he was only 14 years old. Full article
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090816/news/news3.html

NETHERLAND ANTILLES: Linking vocational education to labour market long overdue. Tailoring vocational education to meet the needs of the labour market is long overdue, Education Commissioner William Marlin told a group of vocational educators and school mangers at a workshop at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort on Wednesday. Full article
http://www.thedailyherald.com/news/daily/m075/marlim075.html

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Fewer students writing CAPE. FEWER students are writing the A’ Level Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination since many of them are finding it easier to start university degrees with O’Level grades at tertiary education institutions. Full article
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,105446.html

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Tobago schools get high marks. TOBAGO students, for the most part, got high marks at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Full article
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,105456.html

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: South schools celebrate ‘better’ CAPE results. THERE was jubilation at several schools in South Trinidad yesterday as students celebrated what they described as “excellent performances” at this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). Full article
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,105466.html

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Central performs well. SECONDARY SCHOOLS in Central Trinidad yesterday reported satisfactory results in the 2009 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination. Full article
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,105467.html

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: New UVI students get a taste of Virgin Islands culture. Culture bearer and storyteller Janice Tutein, affectionately known as Auntie Janice, and the Pearl B. Larsen Quadrille dancers helped introduce new University of the Virgin Islands students from off-island to Crucian culture Tuesday on the St. Croix campus. Full article
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17638435

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Incoming UVI Students Hear From Alumni. New, transfer and exchange students from the University of the Virgin Islands got to hear about the merits of the school from a panel of proud accomplished UVI alumni during orientation at the Alumni Give Back activity Thursday. Full article
http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/local-news/2009/08/13/incoming-uvi-students-hear-alumni

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Education hosts Summer Institute on St. John. Many teachers in the Virgin Islands are learning special skills to better educate children with disabilities during a weeklong conference on St. John. Full article
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17638452

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Positive youth rally planned on St. John. Positive change will be in the air Friday evening as the St. John Youth Committee hosts the Positive Summit and Rally from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the National Park ball field across from Mongoose Junction on St. John. The public is invited. Full article
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17638453