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A gay rights campaigner welcomed a call for LGBTQ people to get involved in the battle against gang violence. Adrian Hartnett-Beasley, deputy chairman of pressure group OutBermuda, said he was pleased that Wayne Caines, the national security minister...

A kneejerk reaction to criticism by community activists sparked a government update on work to combat gangs, an anti-violence campaigner claimed yesterday. Desmond Crockwell, chief editor of anti-violence magazine Visionz, said that the decision by W...

Primary school pupils are prepared to avoid getting tangled up in gang culture after a six-week course designed to tackle antisocial behaviour and violence. Ten students at Prospect Primary School in Pembroke, aged 10 or 11, completed the Gang Resist...

Gun crimes dropped by nearly 45 per cent in 2018, new figures released yesterday indicate. According to statistics provided by the Government, there were 27 incidents last year which involved a firearm, were believed to involve a firearm, or where a...

A “walkabout” through locations troubled by gang violence is planned for this week by Stephen Corbishley, the Commissioner of Police. Mr Corbishley said he organised the visit in tandem with Gina Spence, a community activist, after the two met last w...

A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of Ronniko Burchall. A spokesman with the Bermuda Police Service said that a 24-year-old man had been taken into custody. He added: “The investigating team continues to encourage anyone ...

An activist delivered a stark message to police on how to beat gang crime yesterday. Gina Spence, the founder of community arts organisation Gina Spence Productions, said hand-wringing had to be replaced with action. She added: “I have been around fo...

An anti-violence campaigner has called for a fresh approach to combat gang culture. Desmond Crockwell, chief editor of anti-violence magazine Visionz, said the Government had to do more to beat gun violence. He added: “I believe they are not utilisi...

Police are hunting a “a person of interest” after a fatal shooting last weekend. Stephen Corbishley, the Commissioner of Police, also said the public could expect to see a stepped up police presence — including armed officers — on the streets. Mr C...

A man shot dead at a sports club had faced trial for murder and attempted murder. Ronniko Burchall was shot at point-blank range outside a Christmas party at St David’s County Cricket Club in the early hours of Saturday and died of his injuries yeste...