A seven-year dispute between between Bermuda College and a former professor has been settled, it was announced this afternoon.

A statement from the College said: “Bermuda College recently received the decision in a long-standing dispute with former Professor, Dr. Sean O'Connell, who brought charges of wrongful dismissal and defamation of character against the College.

“In 2009, the Bermuda College Board of Governors agreed to send the dispute to arbitration to bring finality to the matter expeditiously. Bermuda College was successful in its defence of the claim for defamation brought by Dr. O'Connell and Dr. O'Connell was successful in his claim that he had been wrongfully dismissed by the College.

“This has been a long and arduous seven-year journey that regrettably began in 2003 under a different administration and organisational culture. The College has since implemented modern and transparent policies and practices for dealing with disciplinary matters which have become an integral part of its management training.

“No further comment will be made regarding this matter as some aspects of the ruling are being appealed.”

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