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Sam Broder writes that young Black males have become an endangered species in Bermuda

International research suggests that the problem is heavily under-reported

At Bermuda College’s forum, titled “Murder in Paradise”, panellists offered thought-provoking perspectives on the involvement of Black males in the present cycle of violence — a phenomenon described by moderator Victoria Pearman as a complex problem....

A video of a swimmer taking a ride on a turtle which is circulating on social media has been described as “disturbing” by one turtle expert, who said that handling them was “dangerous, abusive, and criminal”. Jennifer Gray, the director of the Bermud...

A director of a struggling organisation for domestic abuse victims reportedly told a civil servant there would be a “front page” news story if it didn’t get its charitable status back. Damon Wade, co-chair of the Centre Against Abuse, wrote in an e-m...

People who care for children were reminded of their duty to report abuse and neglect in light of a month dedicated to preventing child abuse. The Department of Child and Family Services held a seminar for mandated reporters of child abuse on the role...

A senator who revealed a horrific catalogue of sexual and physical abuse by a former boyfriend has been contacted by 20 people in similar situations after her harrowing story was published in The Royal Gazette. Lindsay Simmons said more than 50 peopl...

Police have identified the 28-year-old woman who was found dead in a Smith’s Parish home on Thursday as Morissa Moniz. Miss Moniz was found in an unresponsive state after police responded to a reported domestic incident, a Bermuda Police Service s...

Young people got life lessons on healthy versus unhealthy relationships at a student leadership summit held at Government House attended by a host of the island’s social service agencies. Rena Lalgie, the Governor, hosted the gathering with Deputy Go...

Youngsters will learn how to identify and avoid abusive relationships as part of an upcoming event. Rena Lalgie, the Governor, and Alison Crocket, the Deputy Governor are guest speakers at the three-day Student Leadership Camp hosted in partnership ...

Families of seniors were yesterday warned to be on the lookout for signs of elder abuse after a total of 87 cases were reported in the 12 months up to March. Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development, said 30 per cent of reported cases involv...

Dear Sir, I read in the news recently about the stabbing by a young man over a piece of jewellery — a gold chain, to be specific. It is obvious that this young man and others who engage in similar acts have experienced a complete disconnect from soci...