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Prisoner Denies Assaulting Another Inmate
A Westgate prisoner appeared in this morning’s [Aug 1] Supreme Court Arraignments session and denied causing grievous bodily harm to another prisoner in August of last year. Antoine Anderson pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing grievous bodily harm to Winston Darrell. on 22nd August 2011. Mr Anderson will go on trial on 5th November 2012.... Read more of this article
Prison Officers Association Holds Meeting
The Prison Officers Association [POA] held a meeting yesterday afternoon [July 26] at the Devonshire Recreation Club. What appeared to be approximately 60 people were seen coming out of the building at around 5.15pm. Officials declined to comment as to the nature of the meeting when asked, but it is unofficially understood that they were discussing... Read more of this article
Prisoner Denies Assaulting Two Prison Guards
Westgate prisoner Jahmel Blakeney appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [July 19] where he pleaded not guilty to two counts of assaulting prison officers, however he did admit to one charge of possession of cannabis inside Westgate. Mr Blakeney, 30, remained silent throughout the proceedings, and will stand trial on the assault charges in October... Read more of this article
Video: Police Appeal For Help Locating Prisoner
Prison inmate Shane Todd — who has been convicted of sexual assault — has now been on the loose for seven days, the police said at a press conference this morning [July 6]. 36-year-old Shane Todd started serving a prison sentence in 2005, and was enrolled in a “re-entry programme” at the Prison Farm and was out on work release... Read more of this article
Prison Inmate Remains ‘Unlawfully At Large’
[Updated] The police are continuing to try and locate 36-year-old Shane Todd who recently failed to return to the Prison Farm while out on work release and remains “unlawfully at large.” The police have received calls with people reporting have Mr Todd, however have not been able to apprehend him as of yet. Acting Chief Inspector Andy Morgan... Read more of this article
36-Yr-Old Prisoner Absconds From Prison Farm
[Updated] The police are seeking the whereabouts of 36-year-old Shane Todd, who failed to return to the Prison Farm at the designated time while on a work release programme. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the whereabouts of 36 year old Shane Todd. Mr. Todd recently failed to return to the Prison Farm at the... Read more of this article
Videos: Inmates Speak About Life In Prison
Four prison inmates joined Attorney General Kim Wilson and Prison Commissioner Lt/Col Edward Lamb in addressing the media this morning [June 28] at the Westgate Correctional Facility. The four inmates have been convicted of a variety of charges ranging from firearm offences to murder. “My initial intent for hosting this media briefing today is... Read more of this article
Transitional Living Centre Contract Ends
The US company presently running the Transitional Living Centre [TLC] at Westgate Correctional Facility will not have their contract renewed. The TLC — presently run by a company based in Philadelphia — is a facility located at Westgate that houses prisoners who are soon due for release. Inside the TLC, the soon-to-be-released men handle... Read more of this article
Prison Review To Pave Way: 5-Year Strategic Plan
Today [June 18] Attorney General Kim Wilson and the Chairman of the Prison Officers Association [POA] Craig Clarke issued a joint press release updating on the recently conducted prison review. Minister Wilson and the POA leadership have spent the past several weeks engaged in discussions on the way forward regarding the current prison system. Part... Read more of this article
Westgate To Host Father’s Day Event [Postponed]
[Updated] The Westgate Correctional Facility will host its 5th Annual Father’s Day event for inmates this coming Saturday [June 17] at Malabar Field from 10am to 2pm. According to the Department of Corrections, the aim of the Father’s Day event is to assist in fostering strong relationships between inmates and their children, as well as to afford... Read more of this article
Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Possession
Garbed in a prison sweat-suit with a big E stenciled on the front, 29-year-old Jakai Harford stood in Magistrates Court this morning [June 8] and pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing an illegal drug in an Increased Penalty Zone – namely Westgate Correctional Facility. The charge alleged that Mr Harford had the illegal drug cannabis in his... Read more of this article
Changes Made: Insurance Coverage For Inmates
Attorney General Kim Wilson said that instead of insuring every inmate with HIP, approximately 40 inmates who have qualified for insurance are insured and the medical costs for the remaining inmates will be paid on a case-by-case basis. “The DOC has recently changed the Insurance coverage for inmates,”said Minister Wilson speaking in the... Read more of this article
