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BAHAMAS
Karate students do their part to assist Haiti
The students of the Japan Karate Association Bahamas (JKA Bahamas) are doing their part to assist the people of Haiti in their recovery from the devastating effects of the recent earthquake.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/sports/309323859498522.php
BARBADOS
Juveniles in police lock-up being relocated
The Jamaica government says it’s moving swiftly to move children currently in police lock-up.
http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/news/juveniles_in_police_loc_up_being_relocated.html
BERMUDA
Youths reveal their impact on international business.
The Bermuda International Business Association announced the winners of its 2010 student essay competition two weeks ago.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=72&SubSectionID=205&ArticleID=45088
SPCA volunteers enjoy 'life changing' vacation in Utah caring for animals
Two local SPCA volunteers are back from a "life changing" trip abroad to one of the largest animal sanctuaries in North America.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=45097
Road smash teen's brave battle back to health
Teenage road accident victim Shakir Amory is astounding friends and family with his recovery.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=45152
Students enjoy rewarding building project in Thailand
'Eye-opening', 'challenging' and 'fulfilling' are just some of the words Bermuda High School for Girls students used to describe a trip to Thailand to help build a community centre.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=45172
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Education Week Statement - Hon. Andrew Fahie, Minister of Education and Culture
I greet everyone under the sound of my voice in the name of the Great God of the Universe. It is once again Education Week as we come together to celebrate the achievements of the education system as we continue the journey of moving our education system form Good to Great.
http://www.bvinews.com/all_news/education-youth/9914.html
CUBA
US Students tour Cuban District
U.S. students from Presbyterian College of South Carolina, exchanged ideas with members of the Neighbourhood Committees in this city as part of a joint program sponsored by the University of Havana.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_tunas/jan2010/us-students030910.html
Assembly 9th Congress of the Young Communist League: Las Tunas Youth Strides into the Future
The delegates to the Ninth Congress of the Young Communist League (UJC) in the eastern province of Las Tunas reaffirmed their commitment to be faithful guarantors of the Socialist Revolution.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_tunas/jan2010/ujc-congress030810.html
Youth Meeting in Favor of the Cuban Five
The First International Meeting of Youth against Terrorism and in favor of the Cuban Five Heroes took place in this city, sponsored by the Young Communist League (UJC) which involved 70 members of the Federation of University Students (FEU), Federation of High School Students (FEEM) and students from over 10 countries who are studying in Cuban universities.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/giants/news/meeting031210.htm
DOMINICA
Youth parliamentarians to debate at House of Assembly next Monday
The local branch of the Commonwealth Parliament Association will hold its annual Youth Parliament, to commemorate the observance of Commonwealth Day on March 15.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=5800
UNESCO empowers Kalinago Youths
During the last four years, UNESCO through the regional Youth Path programme in the Caribbean, has been playing a pivotal role in empowering Dominica’s indigenous youths.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=5934
JAMAICA
50% nursing students drop out - report
With about half of the students enrolled in nursing schools in English Speaking CARICOM countries dropping out before graduation, a new World Bank report has urged regional governments to look into increasing the completion rates among nursing students to bolster the workforce in the health sector.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Nursing-students-not-graduating_7469022
Schools shun teen mothers
SOME Jamaican schools have been shunning teen mothers who have passed through the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation programme, denying them the chance to continue their education after giving birth.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/schools-shun-teen-mothers_7472989
Marlene Malahoo Forte named Young Global Leader
SENATOR Marlene Malahoo Forte, minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has been honoured as a Young Global Leader (YGL).
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/malahoo_7468842
Introducing Career Walk
The average TEEN, when choosing a career, always draws for the more popular and obvious careers such teacher, doctor or lawyer.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Mar-9-career-walk_7469129
NETHERLAND ANTILLES
Homicide in Concordia raises youth death toll
An 18-year-old young man was fatally shot in Concordia by an assailant about 8:30am Saturday, in another act of senseless violence that continues to plague the youth. The incident took place close to the Post Office's new sorting centre.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-news/1483-homicide-in-concordia-raises-youth-death-toll.html
ST LUCIA
20-year-old found Dead
Two year old Shauncy Louisy had been heard crying in the wee hours of Thursday morning. To the neighboring residents of the small community of Gadette, it was thought that he was in need of his usual morning-time bottle.
http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/march/13_03_10/20_year_old_found_Dead.htm
ST VINCENT
Two teenagers die, two others survive Arnos Vale wreck
Two families have been thrown into a state of mourning after a vehicular accident claimed the lives of Derald Thomas, 19, and Shaffique “Mia” Sutherland, 18, early last Saturday morning, March 6
http://www.searchlight.vc/link.asp?smenu=1&twindow=&sdetail=26060&mad=&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Classes resumes at Marabella North Secondary
AFTER close to two months of controversy over pigeon droppings, classes resumed at the Marabella North Secondary School yesterday.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,117040.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Woman, 19, who accused Donastorg issues statement
Through attorney, she claims she was infatuated with senator and was used to blackmail him; her claims spur vehement denial
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17644505
District Will Hold 2010 Career and Technical Education Demonstration Fair
Junior and senior public high school students across the St. Thomas-St. John District will perform on site tasks, exercises and demonstrations at the 2010 Career and Technical Education Demonstration Fair from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26, at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School gymnasium.
http://stthomassource.com/content/community/schools/2010/03/11/district-will-hold-2010-career-and-technical-education-demonstr
Students fired up for next week's assessment tests
Schools have been gearing up all year to prepare students for the annual V.I. Territorial Assessment of Learning test. Now preparations are over and testing will begin Monday.
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17644591
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