-- and the planned conference could lead to more African Americans visiting the Island in the future. ---- Page 2 SCHOOLS MEETING TODAY ED Schools meeting today A retired US educator is visiting the Island this week to help local residents come to grips with the realities of public schools and how they can be improved. ---- Page 2 RIDING HIGH AT SPICELANDS! RAH Riding high at Spicelands! Learning to ride and care for horses is a great way to stay in shape, gain confidence and have healthy fun outdoors. Some of the students at the Spicelands Riding Centre were interviewed to find out what makes riding so fantastic. ---- Young Observer, Page 8 VASCO CLOSE IN ON RARE TREBLE SOC Vasco close in on rare treble Vasco could move a step closer to being the first winner of the triple crown -- the league, Friendship and FA Cup championships -- in 20 years when they play in the FA Cup semi-finals tomorrow. ---- Sport, Page 13 SHEPHERD EYES OWN FLOCK REL Shepherd eyes own flock A student advisor is about to take her counselling skills beyond the school walls. Jennifer Shepherd will change roles from leading pupils to becoming a student in a bid to become a priest. ---- Religion, Page 16