BARBADOS

+ Teenager's body to be exhumed
The body of a Guyanese teenager who died after a reported exorcism is to be exhumed and a second autopsy conducted, as government officials try to get to the bottom of her controversial death.
http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/news/teenagers_body_to_be_exhumed.html



BERMUDA

+ Abuser speaks out to help kids
Students get lessons on how to identify violent partners
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=45976



BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ Statement from Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Andrew Fahie – “The journey to graduation”
The future depends on what we do today. With that backdrop I greet everyone in the name of the Great God of the Universe. In the very near future the Annual National Primary Five Assessments will be administered.
http://bvinews.com/?p=3496



CAYMAN ISLANDS

+ Supermodel to students: Embrace opportunities
John Gray Year 12 students were given a lesson in making good choices and embracing opportunities from Cayman’s own Supermodel Selita Ebanks.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/04/30/Supermodel-to-students--Embrace-opportunities/



CUBA

+ Younger Generations to Open and Close the May Day Parade
The younger generations of Cubans will in charge of opening and closing the parade scheduled for Saturday, May 1st, at Revolution Square, in which Havana residents will celebrate International Workers Day.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/news_cuba/april2010/may-day042710.html



JAMAICA

+ Workers' Week and Labour Day to focus on children
THE HUSTLE and bustle of early-morning traffic in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew, was less monotonous to onlookers yesterday as the beat of drums and the blaring of horns from the St Patrick's Foundation All-stars marching band led a stream of children towards the transport centre.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100430/lead/lead1.html

+ Women honoured for contribution to youth leadership, dispute resolution
In commemoration of Inter-American Year of Women, the Bureau of Women's Affairs is recognising Marie Cunningham-Clarke for her outstanding contribution to youth leadership and development in education.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/bwa-honours-two-more_7546165

+ Teen impresses scout in Flow Champions Cup finals
Seventeen-year-old Marvin Morgan Jnr of Boy's Town was one of the highlights of the recently concluded Flow Champions Cup All-Island Knockout Finals at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex. Although he has been mostly used as a substitute, Morgan was given starting duties this time around and he did not disappoint.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Apr-27-Teen-Impress-Scouts-at-Flow_7551988

+ 15 Questions to expect during a job interview
Before you attend an interview, it's always wise to practise how to respond to questions that may be asked by the interviewer.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/TA-Apr-27-Interview-Questions_7552003


NETHERLAND ANTILLES

+ Parents in Barbados placed on gang alert
Almost every day, one young person in Barbados is recruited to a gang.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/regional/2-news/3009-parents-in-barbados-placed-on-gang-alert.html



TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

+ EBC allows students to vote
THE Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has agreed to allow 657 students who are scheduled to sit the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), on May 24 (the date of the general election), to vote as special electors.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,119853.html

+ Rats and bats put teachers and students on the run
RATS and bats have invaded the Ste Madeline Secondary School and students and teachers are raising concerns of health and sanitary conditions.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/1,2010-04-29.html



US VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ A joke, a smile, a firm hand: trademarks of the teacher who succeeds with students others view as i
A tall woman with green-tipped fingernails and gold-rimmed glasses sits on the edge of a desk at the front of the classroom, cajoling 15 students into cooperation.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/a-joke-a-smile-a-firm-hand-trademarks-of-the-teacher-who-succeeds-with-students-others-view-as-i-1.748065

+ V.I. Teens Prepare for Life After Foster Care
Looking toward the future of teenagers who will be "ageing out" of the Foster Care Program, social workers at the Department of Human Services hosted a transitioning workshop on Thursday to help prepare them for success.
http://stcroixsource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/04/29/vi-teens-prepare-life-after-foster-care

+ Alert teen leads to capture of lionfish off popular St. Croix beach
The small fish lurking by a rock off Frederiksted’s Dorsch Beach on Thursday afternoon caught 16-year-old Alejandro Perez’s eye.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/alert-teen-leads-to-capture-of-lionfish-off-popular-st-croix-beach-1.754927