BAHAMAS: Downtown Nassau Partnership works with young Bahamians on city's revitalization
The revitalization of the downtown area is heating up as the Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) teams up with a newly-created support group, to present the first in a series of activities aimed at attracting a young market to historic Nassau.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/bixex/296754973389193.php

BAHAMAS: Sex probe at Andros School.
The Sex Complaints Unit (SCU) of the Ministry of Education has launched numerous investigations into sexual allegations at Family Island schools, with North Andros High School taking the center stage in the past few days, The Nassau Guardian has learned.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/296563975917396.php

BARBADOS: Lawsuit pending in Guyana teenager torture.
Guyana’s Commissioner of Police, Attorney General and two police officers are being sued by lawyers representing the 15-year-old who was tortured while in police custody over three months ago.
http://www.caribbean360.com/News/Caribbean/Stories/2010/02/08/NEWS0000010306.html

BERMUDA: Parents share pain after crash verdict.
A motorcyclist responsible for the death of a teenage sportsman is behind bars today.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=44617

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: UWI student ambassadors visit BVI
Two Student Ambassadors from the University of the West Indies’ Trinidad and Barbados Campuses will be visiting the BVI representing the UWI Vice Chancellor’s Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow programme (UWI STAT) on February 16-20, 2010.
http://www.bvinews.com/all_news/education-youth/9554.html

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: BSAFE graduates Francis Lettsome and Leonora Delville students.
The BSAFE (Bicycle Safety Awareness For Everyone) program reached a significant milestone with the graduation of Leonora Delville and Francis Lettsome Primary schools students.
http://www.bvinews.com/all_news/education-youth/9535.html

CUBA: Cuban Higher Education Minister Highlights Universities’ Social Mission.
Cuban Higher Education Minister, Miguel Diaz Canel told participants at the 7th University 2010 International Congress that finding viable initiatives to accomplish the universities’ social mission is a must in today’s world.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/education/jan2010/university-conference020910.html

DOMINICA: Dominican teen accused of attempting to burglarize police station.
An 18-year-old Dominican residing in the BVI is awaiting trial for attempting to steal a motorbike from a police station.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=3760

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: College student 50% drop out rate concerns Dominican authorities.
Half of the university students leave the classroom before graduating, said the study “Desertion, Repeats and Efficiency in a Higher Education Degree,” disclosed yesterday by the Higher Education Ministry.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2010/2/10/34769/College-student-50-drop-out-rate-concerns-Dominican-authorities

JAMAICA: A labour of love - Rock Hall Basic School - Symbol of hope and old-fashioned grit.
Meandering through Red Hills, St Andrew, the drive to Rock Hall Basic School encompasses a panoramic view of the Corporate Area and the Caribbean Sea. The school sits atop a hillside, an epitome of perseverance and dedication.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100211/news/news1.html

JAMAICA: Labour Minister threatens those knowingly spreading HIV.
Labour Minister Pearnel Charles has served a stern warning to sexual predators that he could push for legislation to impose criminal sanctions on persons who knowingly spread HIV/AIDS.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100211/news/news4.html

JAMAICA: Anti-Gang legislation to take effect March — Nelson.
ANTI-Gang Legislation, aimed at dismantling the close to 300 "notorious" gangs across the island, is to come into effect by March of this year, according to National Security Minister, Dwight Nelson.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Tough-gang-laws-for-March_7395588

NETHERLAND ANTILLES: Stronger Together campaign raises US $46,242 for AIDS.
The 2009 Stronger Together Red Ribbon campaign netted US $46,242 for HIV/AIDS awareness in St. Maarten.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-news/393-stronger-together-campaign-raises-us-46242-for-aids-.html

NETHERLAND ANTILLES: Battle of the top pool students breaks Saturday.
The Battle of the Top Students from RH Pool Production Foundation located in L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium will take place Saturday and Sunday.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/sports/local-sports/351-battle-of-the-top-pool-students-breaks-saturday.html

NETHERLAND ANTILLES: Caricom Heads to endorse youth-focused proposals.
Caricom Heads of Government pledged to "explicitly recognise and clearly articulate the role of youth in Caribbean development" on the occasion of a Special Regional Summit on Youth Development held in Suriname recently.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/regional/2-news/383-caricom-heads-to-endorse-youth-focused-proposals.html

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Local Student Videos Take First Place in Healthy V.I. Challenge.
Three St. Croix schools took top honors in the Healthy V.I. Challenge video contest receiving checks, prizes and the praise of First Lady Cecile deJongh and high government officials at a ceremony in Government House on St. Croix Wednesday.
http://stcroixsource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/02/10/local-student-videos-take-first-place-healthy-vi-challenge

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Young Chess Players Head to Florida for Tourney.
Eighteen students from St. Thomas and St. John will match their chess skills against other students from the Southeast region when they travel to Florida next week to compete in the U.S. Chess Federation Scholastic Tournament, thanks to a few generous sponsors who were honored Saturday afternoon during a reception held at Bertha C. Buschulte Middle School.
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/02/06/young-chess-players-head-florida-tourney

US VIRGIN ISLANDS: V.I. educators and leaders hold dropout summit.
Educators and policy makers spent Tuesday discussing strategies and challenges for addressing the territory's student dropout rate.
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17643656