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Protest turns violent in Bermuda over airport deal
HAMILTON, Bermuda - Two British Overseas Territories, the Virgin Islands (VI) and Bermuda, are going down the same path regarding the construction and extension of a new airport and runway.
St Croix nightclubs now being patrolled by police
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Nightclubs on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) are now being patrolled by officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department, a move that the force hopes will diminish crime — many of which occur after these establishments shut their doors.
US to investigate officer-pupil clash in South Carolina
BBC NEWS
The US justice department is looking into why a female pupil in South Carolina was pulled from her desk by an officer and dragged across a classroom.
State of emergency declared following shootings on St Croix
ST THOMAS SOURCE
Retaliation. Retaliation. Retaliation.
And it did not stop Saturday. As reporters gathered at Government House for a press conference with acting Gov. Osbert E. Potter concerning the tide of violence that had spread across St. Croix, reports came in of another shooting that had just taken place on Queen Mary Highway near the red light by St. Croix Central High School – another car riddled with bullets, another young man hit by several bullets and in serious condition.
Brazil police 'killed hundreds' in Rio - Amnesty
BBC NEWS
Campaign group Amnesty International says Brazil's military police have been responsible for more than 1,500 deaths in the city of Rio de Janeiro in the last five years.
When in Rome
By Dickson Igwe
Cultural tolerance and integration are crucial factors in the maintenance of both national and international peace and harmony. However, there are limits to what a dominant culture will accept.
ZONTA targets men in fight against violence on Women & Girls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When ZONTA made the conscious decision that they were going to collaborate with Follow The Movement (FTM) in being a key partner for the recently held ‘Show Love’ seminar, they had a basic objective; to reach out to the male folk who are more often than not the perpetrators of violence of all forms against women and children.
Venezuela: United Nations Concerned Over Renewed Violence
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The United Nations is expressing its concern over renewed violence in Venezuela, the world body said earlier this week.
UPDATE: Thomas to serve 12 years in prison for rape & abduction
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ikeido Thomas was sentenced to no less than 12 years at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut today, December 16, 2013 after being convicted in the High Court on charges of rape and abduction.
Too many youth turning to violence – Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To end the “16 days of Activism against Violence” on December 10, 2013 the Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Office of Gender Affairs, joined the rest of the world in observing International Human Rights Day.
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