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Morals of VI Youths eroding drastically – Stakeholders

President of Follow the Movement (FTM) Mr. Craig A. Lake said youths are more than the problem child, trouble makers, thieves and drug addicts. Photo: VINO
The issue of at risk youths took the spotlight at a recent event hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town, where that club had announced a partnership between itself and two organisations – Follow The Movement and the Hope Foundation. Photo: VINO
The issue of at risk youths took the spotlight at a recent event hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town, where that club had announced a partnership between itself and two organisations – Follow The Movement and the Hope Foundation. Photo: VINO
Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn very emotionally pleaded for more help for the Territory’s youths as he revealed the startling figure of some twelve girls being pregnant in the Elmore Stoutt High School for the last academic year alone. He said that it is something that is becoming a major issue. Photo: GIS
Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn very emotionally pleaded for more help for the Territory’s youths as he revealed the startling figure of some twelve girls being pregnant in the Elmore Stoutt High School for the last academic year alone. He said that it is something that is becoming a major issue. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “When we speak about youths at risk some of the first things that come to mind is the problem child, trouble makers, thieves, drug addicts. But youths at risk is much more than that,” President of Follow the Movement (FTM) Mr. Craig A. Lake said.

“It’s the molestation of a young lady, the molestation of a young man, the young man/young woman who has a low self esteem, the young person who lives in a single parent home, the sexually active young men and women that does not realize these decisions that can change their lives forever,” Lake said, speaking at a recent event hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town, where that club had announced a partnership between itself and two organisations – Follow The Movement and the Hope Foundation.

Those are some of the issues that groups like FTM and Hope Foundation are said to be diligently working towards changing in the Virgin Islands today and with their newfound partnership with the Rotary Club of Road Town led by Mr Shan Mohamed as incoming president, they are said to be in a position to be able to make greater in-roads.

The aforementioned sparked several revelations at the signing ceremony on July 10, 2014 at Maria’s By the Sea, to the extent that the Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn very emotionally pleaded for more help for the Territory’s youths as he revealed the startling figure of some twelve girls being pregnant in the Elmore Stoutt High School for the last academic year alone. He said that it is something that is becoming a major issue.

“Teenage pregnancy is becoming a major problem in this country, (but) we don’t like to talk about it. In the high school, there were 12 pregnant ladies in the high school this academic year,” said the Education Minister.

Our sources in the Elmore Stoutt High School had brought this issue, which was being investigated, to our attention. Based on our investigations the figure was in fact fourteen young ladies as was reported at one of the school’s teachers’ meeting prior to the close of the school year.

It was the expressed opinion that more focus is being placed on addressing issues affecting men as opposed to those of women. “Somebody needs to help and work along with the government, because the government cannot fix everything,” appealed Hon Walwyn.

President of the Hope Foundation Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull touched on one of the striking realities of the challenged youths of today’s society and noted that in tackling the problems it must be respected that they do not need hand-outs and pity but rather they need strategized comprehensive help.

It is the opinion of many as expressed at various forums, events and on the streets that the moral fabric among youths in the Virgin Islands has been lost.

 

19 Responses to “Morals of VI Youths eroding drastically – Stakeholders”

  • squad up (14/07/2014, 10:20) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Some of the same people here talking played dice among us already.
    • Exactly (14/07/2014, 16:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Which is exactly why he knows what's going on. That's the point!!!!
  • x factor (14/07/2014, 10:41) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    He better learn to speak propper english
  • Trash Trying (14/07/2014, 11:42) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    At least Trash trying even though he don't speak proper English.

    We know he didn't finish school and was a dice man but he life change and he trying to be influential positively.

    I believe he must go back to school though. lol
    • john (14/07/2014, 13:57) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      I do not think that your grammar is much better that Trash's. I suggest that you head back to school also. Guess what, he will be your classmate. It is rather interesting that he needs to go back to school when most folks around here delight in dropping out of school and making themselves public nuisances.
  • Hmm (14/07/2014, 13:12) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Pregnant girls should not be allowed in high school during regular classes with young ladies who are on the straight. Let them go to night school.
  • F.Y.I. (14/07/2014, 13:20) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Only who was there knows in 2006 Craig Lake and 8 of us received our G.E.D Certificate and half of ayo who does be here hating on we young people still live with you parents. LOL to that
  • Van Dyke (14/07/2014, 15:19) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    The thing is with people, you all find the simplest things to make an issue about. Commend the young man for trying to be a positive role model to the youths and forget about his past. That is not anybody's business! Craig Lake, I commend you for the work you continue to do for the youth of the BVI, keep your head up and keep shining bright.
  • What? (14/07/2014, 16:34) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    The man has his GED what foolishness you all talking about? Listen to the next HOA and come back and tell me who need to work on their grammar. Craig don't mind the foolish noise my boy! You have been in the street, you were written off, nobody expected you to be the subject of a Press Conference with Rotary and big Corporate Sponsors. Hosting major events and known Territory-wide. They had you to become a nuisance with nothing positive and now that you defied the odds, they want to play politics. Don't mind them, keep doing what you doing and make a difference. Nobody can understand a street man like another street man. Easy! 1
  • SHAME (14/07/2014, 17:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The people of the B.V.I they are to be blame.they are aware and knowingly allow and support these kids.they can afford to sit on the corner gamble sell drugs.when they get tired they come home eat sleep and the parents continue to allow this to happen.the problem starts inside the homes.so how can u fix this problem.
  • I know! (14/07/2014, 21:39) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is it because Craig is making an effort to change, be positive, occupied and constructive is why we are hating?Fear no evil Craig.
    "If everyone is moving fwd together; then success takes care of itself!"
  • Xpose Dem (14/07/2014, 23:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I like how they setting up trash/dj push pop……. politics is like a game of chess and saturating the media with his image, while he rocks the corresponding persona is the perfect strategy for a future "candidate" for the young ppl. Yawn….. Im a few decades ahead of yall…...
    • Yes man... (15/07/2014, 12:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      this grooming thing going on for a while now. I just waiting for nomination day. My Tola sah!
  • wow (15/07/2014, 12:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    “Teenage pregnancy is becoming a major problem in this country, (but) we don’t like to talk about it. In the high school, there were 12 pregnant ladies in the high school this academic year,” said the Education Minister.

    Funny...the topic is about our young ppl falling along the way side & the focus is on trash. No he may not be the most educated person out there hell many of us never finished school & some who themselves graduated can't even put a simple sentence together. The issue at hand is how do we help our ppl?

    Those 12 girls who found themselves pregnant exactly how did that transpire? Mothers, do you keep on a check on your daughters? Do you take them to the doctor for regular check ups? If you do & in the event u find that she's not a virgin do you make the decision to put her on BC to avoid her bringing more stress on both hers & your life or just leave it alone & convince yourself she won't get pregnant? When I found out my daughter wasn't a virgin at the age of 15 the doc didn't have to tell me twice. I made the decision then & there put her straight on BC. I'm not running the risk of having my teen bring home a child for who to mind? surely NOT ME!! No way am I taking on that responsibility, you must be mad & I ring it in her head ever so often. You want to play woman well you will take on womanly responsibilities
  • kids (16/07/2014, 02:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Everybody trying use the youths come on trash you of all need to watch yourself stop going up belle vue gambling set example if you want have groups thank you


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