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BAHAMAS
+ St. Andrew's student wins global competition
The Bahamas is winning global gold medals in activities other than sports.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/sports/32618344360756.php
+ Students' act of kindness restores faith in mankind
All week I have felt the inclination to cry, I don’t know why – perhaps the constant and senseless murders happening in Bermuda and abroad; perhaps the state of the economy; perhaps my own self-pity … but I refused to cry for some obscured reason, so I didn’t.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=42&SubSectionID=574&ArticleID=46710
BARBADOS
+ School Boy on Murder Charge
THE SCHOOL BOY charged in connection with the death of another made two appearances in the Bridgetown Traffic Court yesterday.
http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/school-boy-on-murder-charge/
BERMUDA
+ Adopted teen proudly takes the name of his new family
Newly adopted teenager Khaivon Castro sees having a new surname as “the final piece of the jigsaw”.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=46672
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Free confidential tests to be provided at Regional HIV Testing Day
The National AIDS Programme of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging persons in the Virgin Islands to take advantage of free testing and counselling that would be provided during Regional HIV Testing Day next week Friday.
http://bvinews.com/free-confidential-tests-to-be-provided-at-regional-hiv-testing-day/
+ Students encouraged to be good environmental stewards
Students of the Little Rainbow Primary School in Virgin Gorda pose with Bruce the Mongoose after receiving tokens for their participation in the session. Photo Credit: Solid Waste Department
http://bvinews.com/students-encouraged-to-be-good-environmental-stewards/
CUBA
+ Las Tunas Prepares for the Next School Year
The process of change implemented in the education sector in the last decade will continue during the academic year 2010-2011. It will start on Monday, September 6 and not on the 1st as has happened in previous school periods. The next teaching period will locate the economic theme in the center of ideological political work. Savings, the, efficient use of human and material resources and internal control will determine much of school work from now on.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/education/jan2010/academic-year061710.html
DOMINICA
+ “The party is dead!” – UWP youth arm leader claims the boycott was ill-advised
A new video posted on popular video site YouTube has surfaced with audio of United Workers Party (UWP) youth arm President Marlon Giraudel making disparaging remarks about the political strategy embarked upon by his senior party members following the December 2009 General Elections.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/%E2%80%9Cthe-party-is-dead%E2%80%9D-leader-of-uwp-youth-arm-claims-the-boycott-was-ill-advised/
+ Castle Bruce Secondary holds graduation
Eighty three students said farewell to the Castle Bruce Secondary School Friday, after years of secondary education at the institution.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/castle-bruce-secondary-holds-graduation/
+ DSC students to participate in Smithsonian Institution Plant Science Project in Washington DC
Two Dominica State College students from the natural sciences division will be travelling to the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC to participate in a programme identifying the plants of Dominica, Shawn Francis an Agriculture Major in the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology and Kelda David a Biology Major in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/dsc-students-to-participate-in-smithsonian-institution-plant-science-project-in-washington-dc/
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
+ Dominican students ready for national exams
Everything is ready for 314,426 students to take the national exams on Tuesday with enhanced security measures, said Education Minister Melanio Paredes, who also announced that students requiring special conditions would be evaluated in their own schools.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2010/6/19/36067/Dominican-students-ready-for-national-exams
+ Dominican Republic hosts OAS workshop on education and culture
The Organization of American States (OAS) hosted a three-day inter-American workshop on “the role of the arts and communications media in the education of a democratic citizenry” that took place at the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE / GFDD).
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2010/6/19/36069/Dominican-Republic-hosts-OAS-workshop-on-education-and-culture
JAMAICA
+ The formal school system and HIV-infected kids
I attended the Grand Finale of the Speak Up, Speak Out debating competition and saw you there. What did you think about the competition?
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/The-formal-school-system-and-HIV-infected-kids_7727001
NETHERLAND ANTILLES
+ I am concerned about the Youth and Family Center
Please allow me the opportunity to express my concerns about the manner in which the newly established Dutch managed, Youth and Family Center is functioning in Saba.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/4770-i-am-concerned-about-the-youth-and-family-center.html
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
+ Govt considers school bag searches
EDUCATION Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh yesterday identified searching of students’ book bags and a national stakeholder consultation, as two of several strategies, which Government would consider to curb violence and indiscipline in the nation’s secondary schools.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,122504.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center certifies 259
It was a standing room only crowd at the St. Croix Educational Complex auditorium Monday night, as the St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center held its 15th annual certification ceremony.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-croix-career-and-technical-education-center-certifies-259-1.847095
+ 302 graduates bid farewell to CAHS
The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2010 was jubilant Sunday as they accepted their diplomas and moved on to the next phase in their lives.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/302-graduates-bid-farewell-to-cahs-1.845306
+ Ivanna Eudora Kean graduates 185 students
The mood may have been lively but the message was clear for the graduates of Ivanna Eudora Kean High School on Saturday night — continue to work hard and success will follow.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/ivanna-eudora-kean-graduates-185-students-1.845292
+ Man, 22, charged with statutory rape of 17-year-old
A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon on statutory rape charges.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/man-22-charged-with-statutory-rape-of-17-year-old-1.842354
+ Young Professionals’ Network Holding First Event
The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals’ Network is an on-island organization dedicated to the professional development and advancement of emerging leaders and young adult business people.
http://stcroixsource.com/content/business/st-croix-business/2010/06/15/young-professionals-network-holding-first-event
+ Suspect, now 18, charged as an adult in attempted murder of his girlfriend
A 17-year-old arrested in March and charged with shooting his girlfriend turned 18 recently, at which point the V.I. Superior Court presented him with charges of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault, police said.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/suspect-now-18-charged-as-an-adult-in-attempted-murder-of-his-girlfriend-1.854666
+ DHS Extends Improvements on Aging-Out Process to Adolescents on St. Thomas
Thirty adolescents who are transitioning out of foster care and those under judicial supervision with the Department of Human Services (DHS) attended a Career and Transitional Fair.
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-government/2010/06/16/dhs-extends-improvements-aging-out-process-adolescents-st-t |
