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Man Denies Smuggling Drugs, Candy Into Prison
A 25-year-old man who was charged with allegedly smuggling drugs and candy into Westgate Correctional Facility is now a guest of the facility having been remanded into custody. Jovon Virgil appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 21] where he denied the charges, with the Court hearing he was allegedly spotted smuggling items including cannabis,... Read more of this article
Minister: Prison Community Reintegration Fair
A key aspect of reducing the risk of recidivism is ensuring that prisoners are employable and able to seek and maintain employment on release, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [Sept 20] in the House of Assembly. The Minister said that last month a Community Reintegration Fair was held at Westgate — which brought together 60 inmates... Read more of this article
Change In Prison Water Supply To Save $36-48K
The West End Development Corporation [WEDCo] worked with the Department of Corrections to make changes to the water supply that will save at least $36,000 – $48,000 per year, the Government said. The Westgate Corrections Facility is currently connected to WEDCo’s Waste Water treatment facility for the treatment of their sewage waste. However,... Read more of this article
Prison Population Rates: Bermuda Ranks 14th
According to a study done by the International Centre for Prison Studies, Bermuda ranks 14th in prison population rates per 100,000 of the national population. The study shows the United States on top, with 716 inmates per 100,000 population. The study ranks 223 nations and territories, and the top 25 from their list is printed below: 1 United States... Read more of this article
21 Inmates Graduate, Receive GED Diplomas
21 prison inmates received their GED certificates at ceremonies held on Wednesday [June 26], Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said this morning [June 28] in the House of Assembly. There were 16 graduates at Westgate, and five at Co-Ed, and one of the graduates, a 20 year old female, returned to the facility specifically to receive her certificate. The... Read more of this article
Man Admits Trying To Smuggle Items Into Prison
A man who admitted trying to smuggle items including cell phones, rum and rolling papers into prison will now spend time in prison himself, after being sentenced to 60 days of incarceration. In Magistrates Court this morning [June 12] Tyevon Bean, 23, pleaded guilty to being in Westgate Correctional Facility without lawful excuse and smuggling goods... Read more of this article
Video: Designer’s Boer Prisoner-Inspired Looks
Bermudian Meagan Wellman’s final fashion graduation collection for her degree at the University College of the Creative Arts in Epsom, England is cutting-edge current — but also deeply rooted in Bermuda’s history. The former Warwick Academy student’s collection was inspired by the National Museum of Bermuda’s artifacts... Read more of this article
No-Go Maritime Area By Westgate Proposed
Cabinet will shortly be invited to approve a new no-go zone for maritime traffic within a prescribed distance from the north-west shores of the Westgate prison, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said this morning [June 7] in the House of Assembly. Minister Dunkley also said that additional internal screening is being installed on cell windows,... Read more of this article
‘Rigid Checks’ After Inmate Saws Through Bar
Following a prison inmate sawing his way out of his maximum security prison cell on Bermuda Day the Prison Commissioner has instituted “rigid internal checks” and modifications to the unit’s cells will be made, said Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley today [May 31] in the House of Assembly. Minister Dunkley said the inmate was able... Read more of this article
Four Westgate Prisoners Charged With Assault
Four prisoners — Troy Harris, Noet Barnett, Jakai Harford, Antoine Anderson — all appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 25] charged with assault causing actual bodily harm to Malik Cann on February 26th 2013. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo asked if the alleged offence occurred inside Westgate Prison, and the Crown replied yes. All... Read more of this article
Inmate Admits Assaulting Another Prisoner
Prison inmate Pelealkhai Williams appeared in Magistrates Court today [Apr 18], where he pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily to a fellow inmate inside Westgate. Williams — who is currently serving time for his role in a shooting — pleaded guilty to unlawfully causing grievous bodily to a fellow inmate George Dyer on 4th March 2013. The... Read more of this article
Alvone Maybury Charged With Wounding
Alvone Maybury appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 9] where he was charged with wounding another person. The charges alleged that in October 2012, Maybury unlawfully wounded another person in an Increased Penalty Zone, namely Westgate Correctional Facility. The 27-year-old defendant pleaded not guilty. Magistrate Archie Warner ordered him... Read more of this article
