BERMUDA

+ I pray for a second chance for youth to hear the Word
No one can doubt the necessity for reverence of The Word of God, above all else. While there is so much going on in the local church, which may be considered entertaining and appealing to the senses, the most vital moment of any church service is the delivery of The Word of God.


BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ The youths should help decide what works for them – Scatliffe
Fourth District independent candidate Collin Scatliffe believes politicians, educators and all adults in authority should consult with the nation’s youths to establish the effectiveness of any adult-drafted policies proposed to them.


+ Christopher plans to do better, outlines youth and tourism plans for 5th District
The National Democratic Party’s (NDP) Fifth District candidate Delores Christopher has returned with a promise to do better in her decision-making efforts and actions for the district.


+ Ten TechVoc students honoured by Fire Service
Ten students from the BVI Technical Vocational Institute received certificates of achievement for participating in the Fire Safety Awareness Week Cadet  Training Programme during a closing ceremony held yesterday at the Fire and Rescue Services headquarters.



CAYMAN ISLANDS

+ Teen prisoners strip searched
Two officers at Her Majesty’s Prison Fairbanks were disciplined earlier this year following a December strip search of three female inmates in a prison dorms.



DOMINICA

+ CARICOM official says crime prevention plan can curb youth violence
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Social Development and Crime Prevention Action Plan (SDCPAP) is arguably one of the most important regional initiatives for securing the livelihood and well-being of Caribbean peoples – especially our youth – through the eradication and mitigation of violence.


+ CARICOM meeting on youth gang violence described as ‘exceptional’
More than fifty stakeholders at the four-day Caribbean Community (CARICOM) sub-regional meeting on youth gangs and violence agreed that the intervention was exceptional in sharing information and in presenting models to address youth gangs and gang violence at the national level.

+ Education Minister challenges teachers to renew commitment to student success
Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Petter St. Jean on Friday called on teachers to reflect on their role in effecting positive change in the lives of Dominica’s children.


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

+ World Bank’s Sri Mulyani Indrawati visits youth jobs program
The Labor Ministry’s Youth and Employment Program (PJE), supported by the World Bank, hosted its Managing director Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who visited one of its centers.


JAMAICA

+ Unleash The Youths
Young aspirants for the top job in the Government have been given a vote of confidence by outgoing Prime Minister Bruce Golding who has declared that it is time for youth to run the country.


+ Irwin student gets VCB scholarship
Three other recipients to be announced later this week



NETHERLAND ANTILLES

+ Union presidents appeal for equality in education
The issues of male student underachievement and the relatively low number of male teachers have become causes for concern. Union leaders used World Teachers Day, October 5, to promote gender equality in education.


ST LUCIA

+ Students look to study abroad
Students expressed excitement at the opportunities which lay ahead of them after learning they won national scholarships based on this year’s CAPE results.



TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

+ Laptop distributions to Form 1 students continue
According to the Ministry of Education, the distribution of Lenovo laptops to Form One students throughout the country is continuing without a hitch


+ Students look to study abroad
Students expressed excitement at the opportunities which lay ahead of them after learning they won national scholarships based on this year’s CAPE results.



US VIRGIN ISLANDS

+ Youth Rehabilitation Center Welcomes New Corrections Officers
Nine new correction officers were welcomed to the Department of Human Services Youth Rehabilitation Center at a graduation ceremony Wednesday morning at Government House on St. Croix.