BERMUDA

+ Youth, start your engines
For $50 young people can suit up and race a go-kart on Sundays
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=251&ArticleID=49613

+ Bus driver drops young drug suspects at police HQ
A bus driver has been praised for handing students over to the police after they allegedly smoked drugs on their way to school.
http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubsectionID=270&ArticleID=49605



BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ UWI Open Campus launches Cruise & Learn Scholar ship programme
The University of the West Indies Open Campus has launched a cruise and learn programme designed to showcase the Caribbean in a unique and fun way while promoting continuing education.
http://bvinews.com/bvi/uwi-open-campus-launches-cruise-learn-scholar-ship-programme/

+ Two teens remanded, one granted bail on affray and wounding charges
Three young men from Virgin Gorda, ages 18-21, got into more trouble after a fight broke out among themselves outside the courts. The trio were at the time leaving the court house where they are facing charges of robbery and aggravated burglary.
http://bvinews.com/bvi/two-teens-remanded-one-granted-bail-on-affray-and-wounding-charges/

+ Four young umpires to debut in Caribbean T20
Four umpires will make their first appearances in the Caribbean Twenty20 when the tournament bowls off on January 10th in Antigua.
http://bvinews.com/bvi/four-young-umpires-to-debut-in-caribbean-t20/

+ UWI Open Campus launches Cruise & Learn Scholar ship programme
The University of the West Indies Open Campus has launched a cruise and learn programme designed to showcase the Caribbean in a unique and fun way while promoting continuing education.
http://bvinews.com/bvi/uwi-open-campus-launches-cruise-learn-scholar-ship-programme/



CAYMAN ISLANDS

+ Volunteers spread cheer at Lighthouse School programme
This year Christmas for students and staff at the Lighthouse School got off to an early start with lots of good cheer.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/12/17/Volunteers-spread-cheer-at-Lighthouse-School-programme/



DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

+ Top young business leader: The Government better tighten its belt
The new president of the young entrepreneurs grouped in ANJE affirmed Thursday that the Government must adopt a strict policy of austerity which entails a halt to government spending in nonproductive areas, because the business sector’s great challenges which await it in 20111, a pre-electoral year, portends a not very encouraging economic panorama.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2010/12/17/38002/Top-young-business-leader-The-Government-better-tighten-its-belt



JAMAICA

+ Jamaican launches online dancehall/reggae game
TWENTY-TWO-YEAR-old founder of Jamaicansmusic.com Alex Morrissey today announced the launch of his new online dancehall/reggae game called Songwrita.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/teenage/Jamaican-launches-online-dancehall-reggae-game_8231303

+ Porn buses turn to parties
Students revel at all-inclusive sessions during school hours
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Porn-buses-turn-to-parties

+ Working children
Harsh economic climate leaves Ja grappling with child labour problem
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Working-children_8229950



NETHERLAND ANTILLES

+ St. Dominic High graduated 36 students Thursday night
Thirty-six girls and boys graduated from St. Dominic High in a ceremony hosted on the school grounds Thursday night.
http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-islands-news/11543-st-dominic-high-graduated-36-students-thursday-night.html



US VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ V.I. RC&D Hosts Youth Conservation Entrepreneurship Retreat
The Virgin Islands Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc. (V.I. RC&D), in partnership with the AMPS Entrepreneurship & Leadership Institute, is launching a premier program entitled “Youth Conservation Entrepreneurial Retreat – MISSION POSSIBLE!” Twenty-one V.I. youth,
http://stcroixsource.com/content/community/organizations/2010/12/14/vi-rcd-hosts-youth-conservation-entrepreneurship-retreat

+ Young Virgin Islanders Showing Entrepreneurial Spirit
Nineteen Virgins Islands high school students got hands-on business training, formed teams and vied for prizes for the best conservation-oriented business plan in the V.I. Resource Conservation & Development Council's “Youth Conservation Entrepreneurieal Retreat” at Carambola Beach Resort this week.
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/12/18/young-virgin-islanders-showing-entrepreneurial-spirit