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BERMUDA
+ Cinema shooting: teenager in court
A teenager has appeared at court accused of trying to murder a couple outside a cinema.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=45832&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270
+ Young netballers show Bermuda is a force to be reckoned with
Bermuda's Under 16s stood head and shoulders above their peers at the recent Jean Pierre Netball Tournament in Barbados.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=120&ArticleID=45819
+ Materialism is not the answer to youth's needs
Bermuda is a society that nurtures greed. We have a fairly lucrative economy and our children often have the best and the latest.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=42&SubSectionID=140&ArticleID=45873
+ 'Having no open cricket will be harmful to developing young players'
The loss of open cricket this summer could have a crippling long-term effect on the local game, Willow Cuts stalwart Dexter Basden has claimed.
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=48&ArticleID=45847
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Student-teacher relationship important – Dr. Belgrave
A principal of one of the territory’s leading secondary schools believes if teachers build a relationship with their students problems can be avoided.
http://bvinews.com/?p=3103
+ BVI youths encouraged to pursue Commonwealth Programmes
Virgin Islands youths, under the age of 30, who view themselves as global citizens and are interested in working with others to overcome inequalities are invited to participate in the Royal Commonwealth Society’s (RCS) Youth Leadership Programme and Young Commonwealth Competition.
http://bvinews.com/?p=3079
+ The Trojan horse in juvenile delinquency and male criminality part 2
The slave trade tore the heart out of the early black family structure, a structure based on the African model; a model that was varied and diverse but in existence at the time the evil trade began.
http://bvinews.com/?p=3427
CAYMAN ISLANDS
+ Students take on BT Cemetery Beach
Trash-strewn beaches are “nobody’s problem” the Caymanian Compass reported last Wednesday.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/19/Students-take-on-BT-Cemetery-Beach/
+ Alcohol abused amongst Jamaica Teens
A survey by the National Council on Drug Abuse shows that alcohol remained the most abused substance among students in Jamaica.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/19/Alcohol-abused-amongst-Jamaica-Teens/
DOMINICA
+ Dominican students inducted into prestigious Honour Societies at UVI
Dominican students, whose academic excellence at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), placed them in the top five percent at the institution, were inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society- the world’s premier collegiate honor society, on April 18.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=8127
+ There are many opportunities for local youth in sports
Mr. Harris’ recent letter to the editor in which he gave an account of his encounter with a young lady who saw little or no value in the practice of sports in Dominica, seems to suggest that the young lady’s experiences in sports while at school were far from desirable.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=8033
+ Youth stabbed to death
A Fond Cole youth was stabbed to death last night in Pottersville, Roseau.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=8367
JAMAICA
+ Young Sunshine Girls rule
True to form, Jamaica remained unbeaten as they successfully retained their Jean Pierre Memorial Caribbean Under-16 title with a 35-19 victory over hosts Barbados on Saturday at the National Netball Stadium.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100419/sports/sports1.html
+ Gallery
University students protesting against government because of the withdrawal of the subsidy to tertiary level students
http://gallery.jamaica-gleaner.com/gallery/index.php?album=uwi-budget-protest
+ How technology is shaping education
According to the annual Horizon Report released recently by the New Media Consortium in collaboration with the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), The 2010 Horizon Report: K-12 Edition focuses on the key technology areas that researchers identify as likely to have a major impact on educational institutions and other learning-focused organisations within the next five years.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100422/cleisure/cleisure3.html
+ Developing Youth Entrepreneurship
At a recent economic forum hosted by the Bethel Baptist Church in Kingston, a young man came forward to ask the panel of financial experts for tips on how he could be successful in his new business venture. As he made his passionate plea for guidance, I recalled the challenges of my first entrepreneurial effort at 23 years of age.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business/Your-Money-April-22_7536504
+ We want Kartel, say St Lucian youth on Facebook
EVEN as the government of the sister island of St Lucia have taken the decision to ban controversial Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel from performing there at the end of this month, a pro-Kartel sentiment is building among the young people of that country.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/St-Lucia-youth-on-Kartel_7542107
+ Puffing your good looks away
IT seems the 'in thing' nowadays is for teens to smoke. Whether it's a guy or a girl, smoking doesn't seem to respect a specific gender. It's almost becoming the norm to pass a corner and see a teen smoking. 'Digging' out the middle of their hands has now become a profession.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Apr-20-Puffing-your-looks-away_7534261
+ Gordon top high school girl at Penns
Holmwood Technical's Chris-Ann Gordon was yesterday named the High School Girls' Outstanding Relay Athlete of the 2010 Penn Relays after two outstanding anchor legs on winning 4x400m and 4x800m relays on Friday at Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Gordon-award_7551158
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
+ HIV/AIDS board still needs a home
The Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development Rennie Dumas yesterday presented the instruments of appointments to the HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Sustainability Centre Advisory Board. The handing over ceremony took place at the Ministry’s Port-of-Spain office’s conference room.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,119476.html
+ PM to Penny: I want youth
The decision of the screening committee to turn down former Arima member of Parliament Pennelope Beckles in favour of Laurel Lezama had nothing to do with her performance. The party was seeking a “youth” candidate.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,119390.html
+ Students must not be inconvenienced
Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA) president, Roustan Job expressed hope that all goes well for students writing the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examination and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) on May 24, the date of the upcoming general elections.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,119417.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Young voices sing of fun, politics, compassion
Carnival fun, compassion for earthquake victims in Haiti and local politics dominated the songs sung at Tuesday night’s Junior Calypso Competition at Lionel Roberts Stadium.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/young-voices-sing-of-fun-politics-compassion-1.739698
+ High Schoolers Invited to Hone Debate Skills Saturday
Students headed for the summer Junior State program, previous attendees and students interested in learning to debate are invited to a Junior State Spring Mini-Conference to be held Saturday at the Charlotte Amalie High School library.
http://stthomassource.com/content/community/schools/2010/04/20/high-schoolers-invited-hone-debate-skills-saturday
+ Young Debaters Hone Power of Language
While the loudmouths and troublemakers often steal the attention, one group of local teens is working hard to have a say in their world and put their generation in a positive light.
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/04/24/young-debaters-hone-power-language. |
