BARBADOS

+ No tuition spike, students told
Jamaica’s Education Minister is trying to put tertiary level students at ease following reports that, in another year, they’ll be paying twice as much in tuition fees. Andrew Holness says students will have to pay more, just not as much as soon.
http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/news/34059.html



BERMUDA

+ Shooting ranges draw gang members
Gangsters' holidays see local gunmen polishing their skills in the U.S.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=47447

+ Young sailor recalls being rescued at sea
As sun set on the first day of Cup Match most young people were out partying.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=47473



JAMAICA

+ Young constable killed by teen
The neatly pressed uniform of Special Constable James Lemmie still hangs above his bed in his home in Crescent district, St Catherine. The young constable did not get another chance to don the blue seam but the legacy of the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) is written everywhere.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100804/lead/lead3.html



ST LUCIA

+ Girl Friend’s testimony Saves Drug addict in court
“Does everyone deserve a second chance.”? Have you ever given someone a second chance and has it worked out for the better or for worse? Do you believe in second chances and has a second chance worked out for you?3
http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/july/31_07_10/Girl_Friends_testimony.htm

+ Marchand Youth Shot Dead at Bexon
Police have launched an investigation into the death of 26-year-old, Elisha Duverley a.k.a “Coco” of Marchand, Castries, who was shot by a group of men about 2:40am on Friday the 30th of July, 2010.
http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/july/31_07_10/Marchand.htm

+ National Youth Choir heads for Barbados
A group of 20 members from the St Lucia National Youth Choir will be leaving the island this coming week for their 2010 Summer Concert Tour to Barbados.
http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/august/07_08_10/National_Youth_Choir_heads_for_Barbados.htm



US VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ Orientation Week for New UVI Students Begins Aug. 15
Orientation and registration for new and transfer students attending the University of the Virgin Islands will be held from Aug. 15-20, on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses. All newly matriculated students are required to participate in orientation.
http://stjohnsource.com/content/community/schools/2010/08/06/orientation-week-new-uvi-students-begins-aug-15