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BARBADOS: Haiti's youth appeal for education help.
Haiti’s CARICOM Youth Ambassador Leticia Cadet has made an impassioned plea to the Caribbean Community to help re-build, as a matter of priority, the education system in Haiti. In particular, she wants the regional grouping to provide scholarships for Haitians to attend the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Full article http://www.caribbean360.com/News/Caribbean/Stories/2010/02/01/NEWS0000010235.html
BERMUDA: Police search for missing teen.
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Troylene Anderson. The teenager was last seen on Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
Full article http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=44513&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270
BERMUDA: We need to open more doors to young black males.
Along with eliminating racism we need to provide practical help with education and career choices.
Full article http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=16&ArticleID=44591
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Curfews, juveniles and delinquent parenting part 2.
I repeat what I stated at the start of part 1 in the article on the subject of juvenile delinquency and its wider effects on Virgin Island Community last week, that ‘’An issue has exploded to the forefront of social, economic and political debate this January 2010 in these Virgin Islands.
Full article http://www.bvinews.com/all_news/commentary/9457.html
CAYMAN ISLANDS: Teens talk drugs, crime.
The negative impact drugs, alcohol, and crime have on a teenagers life was the focus of a youth assembly on the George Hicks Campus.
Full article http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/02/02/Teens-talk-drugs,-crime/
CUBA: Cuba’s Youth Organization Self Analysis: Concrete Action for each Situation.
The need for a swift and intelligent response to the views and opinions voiced was a position shared by most participating in the youth pre-congress debates here, attended by First Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura.
Full article http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_tunas/jan2010/ujc020110.html
DOMINICA: UPDATE: Carnival Princess urges young girls to ‘reach for the stars’.
Newly crowned Carnival Princess, ten-year-old Selena Cuffy of the Convent Preparatory School, has advised young girls who may wish to compete in national pageants to reach for the stars.
Full article http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3109
DOMINICA: CARICOM: Poor turnout of leaders for inaugural youth summit.
The inaugural Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit on Youth Development opened here on Friday night with a very poor attendance by regional leaders.
Full article http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3102
DOMINICA: Two straight for Convent! Colette Ambo is teen queen.
Colette Ambo of the Convent High School (CHS) has been crowned Miss Teen Dominica 2010.
Full article http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3676
DOMINICA: Vieille Case youth stabbed to death in Calibishie.
Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man of Vieille Case is dead following a stabbing incident in Calibishie on Friday night.
Full article http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3585
DOMINICA: Five to compete for Miss Teen Dominica crown.
Five contestants are expected to vie for the Miss Teen Dominica crown on Sunday at the Pottersville Savannah.
Full article http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3566
DOMINICA: New DLP senator plans to focus on education.
Government Senator Tammy Jean-Jacques who took her oath at Parliament on Monday plans to use her position as an advocate for education.
Full article http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3499
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Latin American Idol wins Dominican Youth Prize.
The Santiago native Martha Heredia, winner of the Latin American Idol award, last night won top honors in the 14th National Youth Prize, in a ceremony headed by vice president Rafael Alburquerque and Youth minister Franklin Rodriguez.
Full article http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2010/2/1/34661/Latin-American-Idol-wins-Dominican-Youth-Prize
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: IDB lends US$100 M for 10-year education plan in Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic will improve performance and effectiveness in elementary and secondary education with a US$100 million conditional credit line for investment projects approved by the Inter-American Development Bank, which includes an initial US$50 million loan.
Full article http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2010/2/6/34738/IDB-lends-US100-M-for-10-year-education-plan-in-Dominican-Republic
JAMAICA: Teen pleads guilty to 11-y-o's murder.
The teenager who is charged with the murder of 11-year-old Aamir Dwight Scott, of Sandside, St Mary, pleaded guilty yesterday when he appeared in the Home Circuit Court.
Full article http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100202/lead/lead3.html
JAMAICA: Youthlink writer's body found.
A 19-year-old university student was found dead yesterday in a crashed Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicle along the Mona main road near the University of the West Indies.
Full article http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100202/lead/lead6.html
JAMAICA: Student woes.
I am a university student. I entered in 2008 and I am currently in my second year. I failed a few courses in my first semester so I am now doing a mix of first- and second-year courses. I did well in my other courses, getting nothing less than a C-.
Full article http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100202/news/news4.html
JAMAICA: LETTER OF THE DAY - Self-centred tertiary students must be more creative.
Full article http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100202/letters/letters1.html
JAMAICA: USAID putting more resources into HIV/AIDS campaign.
THE head of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica says that while sex education campaigns targeting adolescents are a positive move, the real target audience should be adults, especially middle-aged males who are forcing adolescents to engage in sex.
Full article http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/USAID--amp-amp--HIV---4-5_7381310
JAMAICA: Grow up, students.
We know that the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-ordered freeze on subsidies to tertiary institutions is going to pinch many students where it already hurts.
Full article http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/editorial/Editorial-for-Jan-31--2010
JAMAICA: Hidden talents revealed at Irwin High.
After ending 2009 with a bang, TEENage decided to pick up where we left off on our Expression Tour and the lucky school this time was Irwin High.
Full article http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Feb-2-irwin_7373143
JAMAICA: Before you take that student loan...
In 2009, the Students' Loan Bureau of Jamaica (SLB) reported just over $700 million in outstanding loans. Horrifically, that figure has continued to rise since an increasing number of our tertiary graduates remain unemployed and are therefore unable to offset outstanding loans.
Full article http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Feb-2-editorial_7377704
ST LUCIA: Youth on Robbery Spree Caught by Police.
The police continue to increase their efforts in implementing effectual methods to deal with the escalating level of criminal activity within the society. Specialized Units have improved their vigilance and increased patrols, which is anticipated to contribute to the reduction of the various categories of criminality.
Full article http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/feburary/02_02_10/Youth_on_Robbery_Spree_Caught_by_Police.htm
ST LUCIA: Young Man Found with Firearm.
During a police operation on Saturday the 30th of January 2010, Police officers intercepted and conducted a search of a mini bus in the Bois D’orange, Gros- Islet area.
Full article http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/feburary/02_02_10/Young_Man_Found_with_Firearm.htm
ST LUCIA: Marchand Youth Charged for Ravine Poisson Murder.
Police have charged Aloysius Clement, 28 years old of Marchand/Balata, Castries, for the murder of Winston Alfred, a.k.a. “Shaba”, 30 years old of Ravine Poisson, Castries.
Full article http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/feburary/04_02_10/Marchand_Youth_Charged_for_Ravine_Poisson_Murder.htm
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: Sundial student stabs another boy.
A Sundial School student stabbed another boy at the school Monday, hospitalising the victim.
Full article http://herald.thedailyherald.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=137:sundial-student-stabs-another-boy&catid=1:news&Itemid=54
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: Officers ordered to pay $1,500 each for beating youth.
The three police officers who had been charged with assault had their worst fears realized on Tuesday.
Full article http://www.searchlight.vc/link.asp?smenu=1&twindow=&sdetail=25543&mad=&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: TTUTA calls for tighter security in schools.
PRESIDENT OF the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teacher’s Association (TTUTA), Rouston Job, wants the Education Ministry to tighten security at the nation’s schools.
Full article http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,115123.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Education Conference to Tackle Territory's High Dropout Rate.
Finding ways to reduce the territory's high student dropout rate will be priority number one for V.I. Education officials during a daylong conference scheduled for Feb. 9 at UVI's St. Thomas campus.
Full article http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/02/01/education-conference-tackle-territorys-high-dropout-rate
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: A tap-tap ride of a lifetime to save a young man’s life.
Who could imagine that someone's chance of survival hinged on a ride in a tap-tap.
Full article http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17643526
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Police identify young St. Croix murder victim.
Police on Friday released the name of the 16-year-old boy who was killed in a double murder Wednesday night in the Mutual Homes housing community.
Full article http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17643511
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: AIDS Awareness events this weekend.
While the media has focused on the sudden onset of diseases like the H1N1 flu virus, HIV has killed an estimated 8,000 people a day around the world, most of them women.
Full article http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17643507
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Education Announces Availability of Summer Food Service Program.
The Department of Education State Office of Special Nutrition Programs has announced the availability of the FY 2010 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). School age children through the age of 18 may receive free meals through SFSP.
Full article http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-government/2010/02/05/education-announces-availability-summer-food-service-progra |
