BAHAMAS

The Bahamas expresses interest in World Youth
Just yesterday, it was mentioned in a Nassau Guardian article that with the completion of the new multi-million dollar national stadium, the Bahamas Association of Athletics Associations (BAAA) would be in a position to bid for prestigious regional meets.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/sports/328391786002434.php


BERMUDA

'Shooting was not related to College event'
A weekend incident involving a gunshot fired on the campus of Bermuda College is currently under police investigation.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=45204&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270

18-year-old guilty of manslaughter in Kellon Hill death
A teenager has been convicted of killing Kellon Hill.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=45269&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270

'I'll never get over losing my son but I forgive his killer'
Kellon Hill’s dad reveals his heartache after Kellan Lewis is convicted of teen’s death
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=45280


BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Guyanese man who fathered child with minor to stand trial later this month
The trial for the man who fathered a child with a girl under the age of 16 is scheduled to begin on March 25 in the High Court.
http://bvinews.com/?p=332

Asafa Powell stars in LIME’s CARIFTA Ultimate School Sports Campaign
Tortola, British Virgin Islands: March16, 2010, 2010: One lucky school in the BVI will win a $5,000 CARIFTA Sports Package Makeover based on a text promotion being launched by the region’s leading telecommunications provider.
http://bvinews.com/?p=133

Three youth questioned for attack on rugby player
Three young men were taken into custody for the alleged attack on a rugby player on Friday afternoon at the A. O Shirley Recreation Ground.
http://bvinews.com/2010/03/21/three-youths-questioned-for-attack-on-rugby-player/


CAYMAN ISLANDS

Young achievers in business
Tropical Impressions, one of the 12 Junior Achievement groups, is learning how to run a profitable company by forming a trading business.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/03/18/Young-achievers-in-business/


CUBA

A Fruit of the Cuban Revolution
The Council of State, from a proposal of the Young Communist League (UJC), has given the Jose Antonio Echeverria medal to Galia Luz Tamayo Rodriguez, a young woman from this eastern province of Las Tunas. 
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_tunas/jan2010/galia031810.html


DOMINICA

ITSS student tops role playing category at Youth Parliament
A student of the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School (ITSS) has made her school proud by being victorious in the role playing category as the Speaker of the House of Assembly at this year’s Annual Youth Parliament.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=6184

PM wants more youth parliament
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has hinted that a youth parliament may become a permanent occurrence in Dominica.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=6119http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=6119

Hodge all-round efforts put State College in final
Former West Indies Under15 team player, Kavem Hodge, stole the spotlight as he put in a fine all-round performance to spur Dominica Stage College into the final of the Sports Division Secondary Schools Under-20 Championship.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=6298

Reading problem still an issue for education officials
Former Education Minister Sonia Williams says local education officials are worried that several students here are still reading below their grade level.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=6264

Former parliamentarian impressed with participants of Youth Parliament
Former parliamentarian Elford Henry has commending the efforts of the young people who took part in the Commonwealth Day Youth Parliament this week.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=6363


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

FUNGLODE sponsors Dominican students to attend UN program
More than 500 Dominican as well as students from other countries will have the opportunity to participate in the “New York-Dominican Republic Model United Nations” NYDRMUN 2010, a program now in its eighth year.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2010/3/20/35163/FUNGLODE-sponsors-Dominican-students-to-attend-UN-program


JAMAICA

Region's youth worry about galloping crime
Crime and violence has been identified as the number one concern among adolescents and youth in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), according to a report from the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100315/lead/lead6.html

HIV-positive and worried about my baby
I was reading one of your articles in the Daily Observer the other day and it sparked my interest. I'm in the same position as Clara.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Dear-Eve-Mon-March-15--2010_7486100

MLKJ Essay Competition - Sharie Brown
How can Jamaicans break down barriers and work more closely together? Give examples of how misunderstandings and prejudice can lead to conflict.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Mar-16-Shari-win_7483801


NETHERLAND ANTILLES

What’s happened with ‘In the back yard with the young professionals’ programme?
This is an open request to meet with Mr. Sydney de Weever, Inspector Radio Communication/NIB of Bureau Telecommunication and Post, section Windward Islands and General Manager of PJD-2 Mr. Don Hughes.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/1623-whats-happened-with-in-the-back-yard-with-the-young-professionals-programme.html


US VIRGIN ISLANDS

Teen slain at Marley Apartments
The territory's homicide count for this year rose to 19 with Tuesday morning's killing of a St. Croix teenager in a Frederiksted housing community.
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17644712

Youth Professionals Network Leadership Council Plans Two Events for Members
The Youth Professionals Network Leadership Council invites young professionals to two events: its March Reception and to its Hassel Island Kayak Cleanup.
http://stthomassource.com/content/business/st-thomas-business/2010/03/16/youth-professionals-network-leadership-council-plans-