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BAHAMAS
+ Girl allegedly assaulted on bus
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by a group of men who attempted to rape her on Sunday while she was riding on a bus, a senior police officer reported yesterday.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/342625450291619.php
+ COB remembers students who have passed away
Three College of The Bahamas students, whose lives were lost tragically during the 2009-2010 academic year, were remembered during an hour-long memorial service held in the college's Performing Arts Center yesterday.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/297002881310883.php
BARBADOS
+ Education reform to combat violence from school-age
St Kitts and Nevis officials have revealed that government is working on an education reform programme that includes a plan to nip violent crimes in the bud.
http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/news/education_reform_to_combat_violence_from_school_age.html
+ LIAT developing regions youth
Six regional students are benefiting from an opportunity to secure their Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence thanks to a scholarship programme by LIAT.
http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/business/liat_developing_regions_youth.html
+ Jamaica man accused of raping, burying teen alive
A taxi driver has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl and then burying her alive after he thought he had strangled her to death, authorities said Wednesday.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hbl1nEQI9G89_cgnMyUR8srCZJqAD9EUBO580
+ MINORS HELD
THREE CHRIST CHURCH JUVENILES appeared before Chief Magistrate Clyde Nicholls in the District "A" Magistrate's Court yesterday charged with manslaughter following the death of 11-year-old Princess Margaret Secondary School student Ian Gibson.
http://www.nationnews.com/news/local/three-charged--in-Gibson-death-FRONT-PAGE-OTHER
BERMUDA
+ 17-year-old girl shot by motorcycle gunmen
A teenage girl, now confirmed by police to be 17 years old, and a 39-year-old man were shot in Pembroke late last evening in the third shooting incident this weekend.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=45565&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270
+ 'Pray for them'
A 17-year-old schoolgirl gunned down at a party wants people to find it in their hearts to pray for the men who shot her.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=45569
+ Increase in Bermuda's population is partly to blame for soaring gun violence
Is this the Bermuda we all wished for? I doubt it.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=45587
+ Here's how to beat the gangs
UBP rolls out action plan
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=45622
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Youth TV show cancelled after lesbian interview recording; cast not pleased
The cast of the government-run television programme “Youths Taking Action” are not pleased over the suspension of the show but government officials say action was taken following complaints that several of the episodes, including an interview with a lesbian, were too “sensitive” and needed proper guidelines going forward.
http://bvinews.com/?p=2026
+ Youth in Action matter will be addressed – Ministry of Education
The officials of the Ministry of Education and Culture, as well as the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, have read with keen interest the BVINews Online article on “Youth TV show cancelled after lesbian interview recording; cast not pleased”, originally posted on 8th April, 2010.
http://bvinews.com/?p=2205
+ National AIDS Programme participates in regional training
The National AIDS Programme in the Ministry of Health and Social Development has partnered with managers in the public and private health sectors to participate as a team in the Virtual Leadership Development Programme (VLDP) conducted by Management Sciences for Health based in Cambridge Massachusetts and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States HIV AIDS Project Unit.
http://bvinews.com/?p=2101
CAYMAN ISLANDS
+ Study: Cayman kids most inactive in world
A study published recently reveals that Cayman’s young teens are the most inactive among a sampling of 34 countries in the world.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/09/Study--Cayman-kids-most-inactive-in-world/
+ Teen arrested in West Bay killing
Royal Cayman Islands Police have arrested a 16-year-old male on suspicion of murder following a police operation in the West Bay area early Thursday morning.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/09/Teen-arrested-in-West-Bay-killing/
+ Pastors go to Cayman high schools
For the last several weeks, members of the Cayman Ministers Association have been making impromptu visits to John Gray High School and speaking to students in an informal, outside the classroom setting.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/09/Pastors-go-to-Cayman-high-schools/
+ Youths targeted in work initiative
A new initiative aims to help young people gain the skills they need to land employment.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/09/Youths-targeted-in-work-initiative/
+ Youth drawn to RE/MAX competition
Cayman’s budding young artists showcased their talent again in the annual RE/MAX art competition. The winners of the competition, co-sponsored by Cayman Free Press, were announced recently.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/09/Youth-drawn-to-REMAX-competition/
CUBA
+ Youth Congress Opens with Photo Exhibition Dedicated to Cuban Flag
The 9th Congress of the Young Communist League (UJC) began on Saturday morning at Havana’s Convention Center with the inauguration of a photo exhibition “50 Times Cuba” by photo-reporter Kaloian Santos.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/ujc-congress040310.html
+ Communist Youth Congress Begins Debates
About 800 delegates will begin on Saturday the first debates of the 9th Congress of the Cuba's Communist Youth Union (UJC), discussing their ideas in five work commissions.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/ujc-debates040310.html
+ First VP Machado Ventura Participates in Youth Congress
First Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura is participating in the first day of sessions of the 9th Congress of the Young Communist League (UJC) that takes place at Havana’s Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/ujc-machado040310.html
+ 9th Congress of the Cuban Youth Communist League Sessions in Havana
Members of the Youth Communist League in Cuba are holding their 9th congress in Havana over the weekend. Most of the 800 Congress delegates arrived in Havana on Friday from the Island's other 13 provinces.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/ujc-sessions040310.html
+ Raul Castro at Closing of Cuba Youth Congress
Cuban President Raul Castro will speak Sunday at the closing of the 9th Congress of the Young Communist League (UJC), taking place at the Havana Convention Center with the participation of over 800 delegates, local press announced.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/ujc-raul040410.html
+ Cuban Five Send Message to Young Communists
The five antiterrorist Cubans imprisoned in the United States sent a message to the delegates of the Ninth Congress of the Young Communists League (UJC), which conducts the plenary session today led by President Raul Castro.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/giants/news/message-young040410.htm
+ Raul Castro Closed Cuba Communist Youth Congress
Cuban President Raul Castro said that Cuba will not ever give in to blackmail of any country.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/raul-closed040410.html
+ Key address by Army General Raul Castro
President of the State Council and the Council of Ministers and Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, at the Closing Session of the 9th Congress of the Young Communist League
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/features/march10/raul-ujc040510.html
+ Young Communist League Celebrates 48th Anniversary: Always Doing the Right Thing
The main activity celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Young Communist League (UJC) and the 49th Jose Marti Children's Pioneers Organization (OPJM) was held on Sunday morning in the square of the community of Vivienda in the municipality of Majibacoa.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_tunas/april2010/ujc040510.html
+ Cuban Youths Pledge their Commitment to the Cuban Revolution
An enthusiastic representation of Cuban youths pledged their commitment to preserving the work and achievements of the revolution and defending the sovereignty and independence of Cuba, a nation that for over 50 years has been the victim of numerous media driven campaigns and hostile actions orchestrated by the United States and its European allies.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/opinion/march10/cuba-youths040510.html
+ Changes in the Continuance of Studies
Cuban educational system is prioritizing the study of agriculture which will benefit food production.
JAMAICA
+ Rastafari Youth Initiative Council honoures 13 matriarch of their faith
The Rastafari Youth Initiative Council (RYIC), in celebration of Empress Menen's 120th birthday, bestowed honours on 13 matriarch of the Rastafari Faith at the Ashanti Restaurant at Hope Gardens on Sunday night.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Apr-6-Rastafari-Youth-Initiative_7520260
NETHERLAND ANTILLES
+ ‘Sticky’ put away for sixteen years
Louis A. Richardson (21), also known as "Sticky," will have to spend 16 years in jail. This was the outcome of his trial Wednesday, which ended with Judge Monique Keppels reading the verdict.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-news/2384-sticky-put-away-for-sixteen-years.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ UVI Students Exposed to Vast Array of Careers
UVI students expanded their employment horizons Wednesday at this year's annual Career Fair Expo held on the school's St. Croix campus.
http://stcroixsource.com/content/community/schools/2010/04/07/uvi-students-exposed-vast-array-careers
+ District Celebrates National Week of the Young Child and Library Week
The V.I. Department of Education’s St. Thomas- St. John District celebrates the Week of the Young Child (WOYC) fromApril 11-17.
http://stjohnsource.com/content/community/miscellaneous/2010/04/08/district-celebrates-national-week-young-child-and-library
+ 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://stjohnsource.com/content/business/st-thomas-business/2010/03/16/youth-professionals-network-leadership-council-plans-
+ Youth Council Exploring Ways to Keep Students On Track
Mentoring, supervision and a consistent hand guiding youth in both life and work skills were pinpointed time and again Wednesday by V.I. Youth Council members as essential to keeping the territory's struggling youngsters in school and on the right path..
http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/04/08/youth-council-exploring-ways-keep-students-track
+ Girl, 14, vividly describes how family friend raped her
A 14-year-old girl took the stand Monday and told jurors how she was raped by a 49-year-old man twice in September 2007.
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17645365
+ Doctors find cyst with teeth, hair in 18-year-old
Miguel Belcon was always a chubby child and stayed on the heavy side as he grew into a young man, so no one thought anything of his shortness of breath through the years. After all, he did weigh 16 pounds when he was born 18 years ago.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,118862.html
+ Two Minors Arrested in 'First Ever' Stabbing at Sprauve
A 14-year-old student at Julius E. Sprauve School was stabbed at about 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the school, Police Department spokesman Melody Rames said Friday.
http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/04/09/two-minors-arrested-first-ever-stabbing-sprauve |
