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BAHAMAS
+ American teen fined $9K for police fight
The Florida teenager who beat up three policemen on Woodes Rogers Walk last week wept uncontrollably as he stood before a magistrate for sentencing in the matter yesterday.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/297378515360652.php
+ Teen girl charged in mother's murder
Prosecutors intend to fast-track the case against a 17-year-old American girl charged yesterday with murdering her mother last year.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/15105947718466.php
BERMUDA
+ Man arrested in connection with Martin murder
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Dekimo Martin who was gunned down in the early hours of Friday, May 28, in Sandys parish.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46429
+ Stop pushing our young, gifted and black into trades
Our youth must be encouraged to aim for executive careers instead of manual labour
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=135&ArticleID=46386
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Premier confirms safety of territory’s students in Jamaica
Premier Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE, said he is pleased to learn that Virgin Islands students pursuing studies at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica are safe.
http://bvinews.com/premier-confirms-safety-of-territorys-students-in-jamaica/
+ BVI places second in Leeward Islands Youth Champs
The BVI finished second behind St. Kitts, in the Leeward Islands Youth Championships held in Anguilla over the weekend.
http://bvinews.com/bvi-places-second-in-leeward-islands-youth-champs/
+ BVI students are safe in Jamaica, says education minister
The safety of BVI students studying at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus in Jamaica has not been compromised, Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Andrew Fahie, as violence intensifies on the island between gangs and law enforcement officers who are on the hunt for alleged drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.
http://bvinews.com/bvi-students-are-safe-in-jamaica-says-education-minister/
CAYMAN ISLANDS
+ Students out in force for Expo
Students and their parents were out in force at the first Year 12 Expo, hosted by the Ministry of Education and Department of Education Services.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/05/28/Students-out-in-force-for-Expo/
DOMINICA
+ Koulirou Youth and Internet Center Opens
The “La Plaine Youth On The Rise” Group is an affiliate of the La Plaine Child Development Centre and ChildFund Caribbean.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9728
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
+ Girl becomes youngest drug “mule” ever arrested
A l6 year old drug “mule” yesterday became the youngest person ever arrested by Dominican Republic’s Antinarcotics Agency (DNCD) for using their bodies or luggage to transport drugs, in this occasion for trying to take 1.1 kilos (2.5 pounds) of cocaine to New York.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2010/5/27/35845/Girl-becomes-youngest-drug-mule-ever-arrested
JAMAICA
+ Safe haven for youngsters in custody
THE JUVENILES who were among detainees held by the security forces during their recent operation in Tivoli Gardens are now in settled homes where they are reportedly safe.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100529/lead/lead4.html
+ 19 Tivoli boys reunited with their families
NINETEEN of the 20 children, who were being held by the police at a temporary detention centre at the National Arena, were claimed by members of their families yesterday.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/19-Tivoli-boys-reunited-with-their-families_7657903
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
+ PM: Youths key in election
A CONFIDENT Prime Minister Patrick Manning once more yesterday brushed aside criticisms over the Government’s use of State resources for private PNM campaigning, as he argued that the PNM was able to mobilise a high number of youth voters for its General Election campaign and that portions of the electorate embraced the party because it has shown signs of change.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,121364.html
+ Trini students safe but scared
Trinidad and Tobago nationals who are students at the UWI Mona campus, Jamaica yesterday said they are safe but very scared in the wake of a declaration of a state of emergency in the country’s capital Kingston and St Andrew parish, as a gun-battle between the authorities and protesters over a wanted accused drug dealer broke out.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,121343.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Gangs growing in Virgin Islands
Virgin Islanders have been denying the gang presence on their streets for too long and are now facing the violent learning curve that has resulted from ignoring the problem, officials said Friday at the V.I. Anti Gang Training and Conference.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/gangs-growing-in-virgin-islands-1.820566
+ OECS School of Diplomacy to provide new options for Montserrat's youth
“The establishment of the OECS School of Diplomacy will offer new career options for Montserrat’s youth,” says Director of Information and Communication, Nerissa Golden.
http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?news_id=23376
+ Who do V.I. Juvenile Laws Protect ?
"It shall be the policy of this territory to concentrate on the prevention of children's problems as the most important strategy which can be planned and implemented on behalf of children and their families."
http://stjohnsource.com/blog/shaun-pennington/2010/05/23/who-do-vi-juvenile-laws-protect |
