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Government W&E Program to Employ Ex-Inmates
Minister of Works and Engineering Derrick Burgess today [Sept 27] spoke about a new joint initiative between the Ministry of Works & Engineering and the Bermuda Department of Corrections which has already seen the employment of six former Westgate prison inmates. Minister Burgess said “The Transition Initiative 2010 is designed to offer a... Read more of this article
Premier Visits Westgate, Talks With Prisoners
Premier of Bermuda Dr. Ewart Brown yesterday [June 14] visited Westgate Correctional Facility and engaged in a face to face dialogue with several inmates; with both prison officials and members of the media excused from the room to facilitate a full, frank and open conversation. The Premier said, “The cause and passion of my life has for many years... Read more of this article
Joint Overseas Prison Talks Continue
As Bernews first reported back in April, there is talk of a shared regional prison for British Overseas Territories to incarcerate high security prisoners. Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush said in early April 2010: I am going to propose to my colleagues that we develop a regional prison for serious crime that will be in a country outside of the territories.... Read more of this article
Interview: Wife of American Jailed in Bermuda
Former co-accused Jeannie Harden and the wife of an American man jailed in Bermuda suspected in a multi-million dollar drug importation have given an extensive interview to an American paper. Jeannie Harden, who was accused of importation and jailed before charges were later dropped, also spoke in the interview. Charleston, South Carolina resident Andrew... Read more of this article
Prison Comparison #2: Bermuda vs Jamaica
Below is a direct comparison of a Bermudian prison and a Jamaican prison, provided by a man who spent time in both. This follows up on our post showing a general overview of prison conditions in Bermuda compared to three overseas prisons. The Bermuda government had stated on April 6 that they are looking into the feasibility of tranferring prisoners... Read more of this article
Caymans: Joint Overseas Territories Prison Talk
In a co-incidence considering that Bermuda is contemplating shipping prisoners overseas, Caymanian press is reporting that the Premier of the Cayman Islands is contemplating suggesting that all the overseas territories pool resources to build a regional prison that can be used jointly. Cayman bears many similarities to Bermuda; similar population... Read more of this article
Prisoner Transfer: Bermuda Has Done it Before
[Written by Larry Burchall] Recent talk of sending Bermudian prisoners overseas to serve their sentences? Bermuda already has a precedent. In fact, many precedents. In 1960, a Bermudian, convicted of murder, was sent to the UK to complete his sentence in a mental institution that could hold convicted prisoners. This decision was made between the... Read more of this article
Ex-Prisoner Speaks: Bermuda Vs Overseas
Following Government’s revelation that they are considering sending prisoners overseas, we spoke with a gentleman that has experience in both. He has been incarcerated in Bermuda, as well as in North America, Jamaica as well as another Caribbean island. He was involved in drug trafficking, and spent time incarcerated for a variety of drug offenses... Read more of this article
Possibilities: Prisoners Overseas & New Laws
Today new possible measures to combat the recent shooting surge were announced by Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who said that Cabinet spent hours debating after deciding they “cannot and will not sit by and not carry out their legislative duty“. Premier Brown said as they “don’t want to make fancy laws that make them feel good”... Read more of this article
Prison Commissioner: New Prison For Black Men
Commissioner of Prisons Lieutenant-Colonel Eddie Lamb spoke at the “Violence, Anger and the Legacy of Racism” seminar two weeks ago, and started out with a thought provoking statement: Where were you when the announcement rang out through this community, when the headline screeched across the Royal Gazette that the Government was building a... Read more of this article
Videos: Violence, Anger and the Legacy of Racism
The “Violence, Anger and the Legacy of Racism” seminar was held on Friday, March 12. The CURB sponsored event focused on problems with young black males and featured presentations from Charles Richardson, Dennis Burgess and Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Lambe. Statistician Cordell Riley served as moderator. The multiracial audience of approximately... Read more of this article
Videos: 2010 Pride Bermuda Celebrity Lockup
Scroll down for a few videos of the 2010 Pride Celebrity Lockup was held on Friday March 12. A cross section of prominent Bermudians allowed themselves to be placed ‘behind bars’ for the drug prevention fundraiser. “Prisoners” included Comedian Bruce Barritt, former professional footballer Shaun Goater, Bermuda Democratic Alliance Chairman... Read more of this article
