BERMUDA: Gang members offered a chance to escape lifestyle. Safe houses have been set up for gang members who "fear for their lives". Full article
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=43976&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270

BERMUDA: Two in court on gun charges, one a 24-year-old mom. A mother-of-two has been remanded in custody for Christmas and could face up to 20 years in jail after being charged today with possession of a firearm. Full article
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=43974

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Higher Level to accept prize in January. Higher Level, a trio of talented teens, will be awarded on January 12, 2010 for their song ‘Stand Up’. Full article
http://www.bvinews.com/entertainment/8911.html

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: FirstCaribbean volunteers lend a helping hand in the school yard. A team of volunteers from FirstCaribbean International Bank came together recently to help spruce up the grounds of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay. Full article
http://www.bvinews.com/all_news/finance-business/8900.html

CAYMAN ISLANDS: Cops plan school body searches. Starting in the New Year, public school students will see quite a different look to security in and around the buildings where they attend classes. Full article
http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=10388122

CAYMAN ISLANDS: Four straight for Youth and Sports. It takes a lot out of team to win a title in sports. For a team to win four straight is an epic feat. Full article
http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=10388118

DOMINICA: Darroux promises focus on youth in parliament. Newly-elected parliamentary representative for the St. Joseph constituency, Kelver Darroux, has promised to champion issues affecting the youth of St. Joseph in Dominica’s parliament. Full article
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=324

JAMAICA: Church called to take part in fight against HIV/AIDS. Coordinator of the HIV pre-vention programme and lecturer at the United Theological College of the West Indies, Garth Minott, has said the Church needs to play a greater role in assisting persons affected by HIV and AIDS. Full article
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091222/news/news6.html

JAMAICA: 'Our students are a part of a wretched society'. Senior cop urges parents, teachers to unite and fight violence in schools. Full article
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Our-students-are-a-part-of-a-wretched-society

JAMAICA: Over 700 children treated to grand Christmas Village by Digicel. Government ministers and local celebrities helped to create smiles on the faces of children from 70 homes across Jamaica. Full article
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Dec-22-news-700

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Elena Christian student arrested on gun charge. Police on Thursday arrested an Elena Christian Junior High School student who is charged with taking a gun to school. Full article
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17642303