BERMUDA

+ Taxi driver beaten, robbed by youths
A taxi driver was injured and robbed by four men Sunday morning. Police would catch and arrest two men in connection with the robbery.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=49073&SectionID=24&SubSectionID=902


CAYMAN ISLANDS

+ HSBC donates school laptops
HSBC Bank (Cayman) Ltd recently donated 20 laptop computers and s storage cart to North Side Primary School.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/11/08/HSBC-donates-school-laptops/


DOMINICA

+ Youth formation centres before correctional ones – MP Prevost
Dominica is rapidly losing its youth to migration, gang violence, drugs and other delinquent behavior and although correctional facilities are good for them, it is not as important as “Youth Formation Centers”.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/dno/youth-formation-centres-before-correctional-ones-%E2%80%93mp-prevost/

+ Another Dominican advances in overseas academics
Dominicans continue to make headway in the region and around the world through academics and other facets of life.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/dno/another-dominican-advances-in-overseas-academics/

+ Secondary Schools Netball Championships underway
The Sports Division’s 2010/11 Secondary Schools Netball Championships began on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Dominica Grammar School.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/dno/secondary-schools-netball-championships-underway/

+ International College Recruitment Fair kicks off today
The International College Recruitment Fair, an annual event organized by the Ministry of Education, Library and Information Service, will be held at the St. Gerald’s Hall on November 11 and 12, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm. under the theme “Taking Education to the Next Level.”
http://dominicanewsonline.com/dno/international-college-recruitment-fair-kicks-off-today/



JAMAICA

+ Former TV exec launches book on TEEN sexuality, media and music
LAST Tuesday was the launch of a Former TV exec launches book on TEEN sexuality, media and music are on most, if not all, TEENagers' minds.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/Former-TV-exec-launches-book-on-TEEN-sexuality--media-and-music_8130997

+ Youth must be more proactive
AN urgent call is being made to youth to be more proactive in their own development. Speaking at the Launch of Youth Month, Youth must be more proactivef the Youth Parliamentary Watch appealed to young people to be more practical in their approach towards advancing their own development.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/Youth-must-be-more-proactive_8122483


ST LUCIA

+ Babonneau Youth Charged for Murder of Uncle
Police have charged 29-year-old, Danny Joseph alias “Tall Boy”, of Paix-Bouche, Babonneau, quarter of Castries, for the murder of Sylvester Joseph, popularly known as “Ieesh” 41 years old, also of Paix-Bouche.
http://www.thevoiceslu.com/local_news/2010/november/11_11_10/Babonneau_Youth_Charged.htm


TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

+ 20 screaming students collapse
AFTER a bizarre incident yesterday at Moruga Composite School, in which several screaming students mysteriously fell ill, many of their schoolmates have vowed not to return to classes until they feel it is safe to do so.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,130592.html

+ Ban scratch bombs at schools
ANY student caught with scratch bombs while at school will likely face “strong disciplinary action” Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh yesterday warned as he also signalled his intention to declare a total ban on the illegal explosive.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,130528.html

+ 10,300 laptops en route to TT
FORM One students of Gasparillo Composite, Marabella South Secondary and Pleasantville Secondary schools were yesterday told they will receive their laptops before the end of this month.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,130527.html

+ Parents seek transfers for Morvant/Laventille Sec students
The parents of two students who attend Morvant/Laventille Secondary School are appealing to the Ministry of Education to transfer their children to new schools because there has not been any classes at the school since last month.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,130531.html



US VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ Students learn leadership skills
About 100 students in grades six through 12 in the St. Thomas-St. John District were chosen because of their leadership potential and academic excellence to participate in a two-day training program at the first Youth Empowerment Seminar.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/features/students-learn-leadership-skills-1.1061606

+ VIYAC Leader Attending World Congress on Child and Adolescent Rights
The Virgin Islands Youth Advocacy Coalition Inc. (VIYAC), formerly known as the V.I. Youth Activists Inc., announced that Genevieve Whitaker, president of VIYAC, has been invited to attend the IV World Congress on Child and Adolescent Rights, which will take place from Nov. 15-18 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Whitaker plans on leading a delegation of students to attend the important youth conference.
http://stjohnsource.com/content/community/organizations/2010/11/09/viyac-leader-attending-world-congress-child-and-adolescen