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Twenty Years Since Rebecca Middleton’s Murder
Today [July 3] marks 20 years since Rebecca Middleton was murdered, with her family recently taking time to reflect on her life on what would have been her 37th birthday, and saying that she may not be with them, but she’s “still part of the family.” The 17-year-old Canadian was raped and killed while vacationing on the island, and... Read more of this article
Video: Full Rebecca Middleton TV Episode
The Investigation Discovery’s television show Murder in Paradise – Stranger Danger was recently broadcast on television, and a full copy of the programme has surfaced online, with the episode focusing on the murder of 17-year-old Canadian visitor Rebecca Middleton, who was raped and killed while vacationing on the island in July 1996. You can watch... Read more of this article
Rebecca Middleton Documentary Airs On TV
The Investigation Discovery’s television show Murder in Paradise – Stranger Danger aired on Saturday [Sept 6], focusing on the murder of Canadian visitor Rebecca Middleton [pictured] in July 1996. The 17 year old was raped and killed while vacationing on the island, and the handling of the case has been widely criticized both locally and... Read more of this article
Opinion: A Reply To MP Sousa On Film Crew
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] I doubt I’m the only one having trouble following the rationale put forward by, first Minister Fahy and now the OBA backbencher, MP Sousa. Essentially they seem to be arguing that denying the film crew permission to film on island was the right thing to do in order to defend Bermuda’s ‘reputational... Read more of this article
Opinion: MP Jeff Sousa On Film Crew Refusal
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Jeff Sousa] I think some Bermudians are looking the wrong way at Minister Michael Fahy’s refusal to grant a Canadian team permission to film a program about the murder of Rebecca Middleton. There is some feeling in the community that this is an attack on freedom of expression. How could that possibly be? The story... Read more of this article
Opinion: ‘Double Jeopardy’ Needs More Reform
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] The recent debacle over the barring of a Canadian film-crew from filming on the island has helped to shed light on the need for further legal reforms in Bermuda. In particular, it’s time to take another look at the issue of ‘double jeopardy’ – where individuals cannot be tried for the same offence... Read more of this article
Middleton Refusal Gains International Coverage
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy’s decision to deny an overseas film crew temporary work permits is now being carried by some overseas media outlets including those in Canada, Jamaica and even as far away as New Zealand. The news was distributed by the Associated Press, who began their report by saying, “Bermuda has denied temporary work... Read more of this article
Roban: Banning Crew Is ‘Affront To Freedom’
“Minister Fahy’s decision to ban the overseas film crew is an affront to freedom of expression,” and the PLP encourages him to reverse his decision, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Walter Roban said this evening [Apr 6]. Citing “potential reputational risks to Bermuda,” Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy denied work permits to... Read more of this article
Middleton Film Crew Denied Work Permits
[Updated] Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has denied work permits to an overseas film crew — who planned to film a documentary on the Rebecca Middleton murder — citing “potential reputational risks to Bermuda.” When the matter first arose late last month the Minister had said, “”The Middleton film crew were not... Read more of this article
Fahy: Middleton Crew Didn’t Apply For Permits
Following confusion surrounding the immigration matters with an overseas film crew, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has clarified that they weren’t refused work permits, they actually didn’t apply for them. Speaking in the Senate today, Minister Fahy said, “The Middleton film crew were not denied work permits. “Rather, they... Read more of this article
