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Week from May 31st to June 6th |
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BAHAMAS
+ Arrest warrant issued for boy linked to school stabbing A magistrate yesterday issued an arrest warrant for a high school student facing charges in connection with a stabbing at the C.I. Gibson High School. http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/19305506973148.php
+ Higher education obtained — now what? Four hundred and thirty two — the number of people who graduated with degrees in higher education from The College of the Bahamas. http://www.thenassauguardian.net/social_community/348294962293696.php
BERMUDA
+ Student embarks on life-changing China trip At only 16 years old, Khaivon Castro is on his way to see the world and spread the word about Bermuda. http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=46463
+ Millions of dollars available for students New website makes it easy for Bermudians to get cash for college http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46472
+ Mom's grief for shooting victim son 'My murdered son feared for his life and asked for help to leave the island' http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46476
+ Gun murder suspects in court Alleged killers of Dekimo Martin and Kumi Harford in dock within a day of each other http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46479
+ Woman in critical condition after bike accident A 28-year-old woman is in critical condition after it appears she lost control of her motorcycle near Corkscrew Hill. http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46547
+ Sessions aim to steer students from crime A husband and wife are working together to encourage students to steer clear of the destructive cycle of violence. http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46511
+ Bermudian youths earn promotions at hotels Two young Bermudians have been promoted at the island’s Fairmont hotels. http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=72&SubSectionID=205&ArticleID=46497
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Reports of HIV outbreak among ESHS are erroneous The Ministry of Health and Social Development has moved to calm public concerns over recent statements in the media about an outbreak of HIV among the student population of the Elmore Stoutt High School. http://bvinews.com/reports-of-hiv-outbreak-among-eshs-are-erroneous/
+ College gathering data from graduates The Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has embarked on a campaign to conduct a survey of all graduates of the institution. http://bvinews.com/college-gathering-data-from-graduates/
+ HLSCC alumnus shines at UVI A former student at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Felicia Louis, has made the Dean’s List at the University of the Virgin Islands, where she is currently attending, for the second semester running. http://bvinews.com/hlscc-alumnus-shines-at-uvi/
CAYMAN ISLANDS
+ Teenage girls rob pizza shop The Domino’s Pizza store in Savannah was robbed just before 2pm Thursday by three machete-wielding teenage girls, according to witnesses. http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/06/04/Teenage-girls-rob-pizza-shop/
+ Students debate air privatisation Students at the University College of the Cayman Islands were interested participants in a debate on Wednesday. http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/06/04/Students-debate-air-privatisation/
+ University offers September programmes University of the West Indies Open Campus (Cayman) has announced it is to present new programmes on offer for September. http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/06/04/University-offers-September-programmes/
DOMINICA
+ UCC commences Dominica operations this week The University college of the Caribbean officially opened its doors to the Dominica this week. http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=10081
JAMAICA
+ Grading system to be adjusted for CXC students OFFICIALS FROM the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will be using an adjusted grading system for examination centres affected by the recent spate of violence and unrest in Kingston and St Andrew. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100602/news/news3.html.
+ Jamaican students excelling abroad Amid all the turmoil now plaguing our nation, there is still reason for us to celebrate and recognise that Jamaicans continue to excel academically at the international level. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100602/letters/letters3.html
+ A Career in the defence force For this week's career walk, TEENage focuses on a group that is geared at restoring order; we will be looking on becoming a soldier. Persons that enjoy helping people and performing heoic acts, this could be a possible career to consider. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/A-Career-in-the-defence-force_7660129
NETHERLAND ANTILLES
+ Students question dismissal of teachers We the students of the academic section of St. Maarten Academy would like to air our concern about the matter of teachers dismissed. http://www.thedailyherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/4338-students-question-dismissal-of-teachers.html
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
+ Help for youths President of SWAHA Kelvin Ramkissoon has committed to work with the new government to eradicate poverty and to ensure the development of youth and the society at large. He was speaking at SWAHA’s Swadeshi Festival and awards ceremony at the Learning Resource Centre, University of the West Indies, St Augustine on Sunday evening. http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,121727.html
+ LSA educating and engaging the youth Under the theme “Managing Squatter Settlements: Towards Sustainable Development” the Land Settlement Agency (LSA) recently hosted a Primary Schools Essay Writing Competition and a Secondary Schools Debating Competition. http://newsday.co.tt/features/0,121967.html
+ 17 graduates say goodbye to Ss. Peter and Paul For the graduates of Ss. Peter and Paul School, the message Wednesday night was clear: Keep moving forward, but don’t forget where you came from. http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/17-graduates-say-goodbye-to-ss-peter-and-paul-1.828528
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ 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://stthomassource.com/blog/shaun-pennington/2010/05/23/who-do-vi-juvenile-laws-protect
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 June 2010 )
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