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"Probation for former corrections officer"

A former corrections officer was yesterday sentenced to a period of probation after being caught with cannabis. Tarik Smith, 24, was on sick leave at the time of the incident, and tendered his resignation following his arrest to avoid embarrassing hi...
Nov 08, 2012
Crime

"Westgate to deal with stabbing internally"

The 23-year-old inmate stabbed by another inmate at Westgate Correctional Facility has decided not to press criminal charges against his alleged assailant. As a result, Corrections Commissioner Edward Lamb has confirmed the matter will be dealt with ...
Nov 08, 2012
Other

"Closure of halfway house for prisoners raises concern"

Concerns have been raised that a centre which offered life skills training and job placements for prisoners has been closed since June. Government announced yesterday that the Transitional Living Centre [TLC] will re-open in April. However, former wo...
Nov 01, 2012
Other

"Prisoner rehab centre to reopen in April"

Westgate’s Transitional Living Centre, a halfway house for prisoner rehabilitation that has been shut since June 30, is to reopen in April, according to Attorney General Kim Wilson. Senator Wilson said the TLC would be Bermuda-staffed. The Centre had...
Oct 31, 2012
Crime

"Minister: Part of Westgate remains on lockdown"

A criminal lawyer has accused Government of paying “too much lip service” on the dangers posed by incarcerating violent offenders at Westgate Correctional Facility. Rick Woolridge, a former prison officer likened the maximum security facility to a ‘P...
Oct 27, 2012
Crime

"Facebook fugitive said to be suspect in Westgate stabbing"

A sex offender remained in hospital yesterday after being stabbed in prison by a man serving time over two gang shootings. Sean Evans a 23-year-old barber from Somerset — was locked up for two years in August for having sex with a 15-year-old girl. H...
Oct 26, 2012
Crime

"Westgate inmate in hospital after stabbing"

The Minister responsible for the Island’s prisons has launched a full-scale investigation following the stabbing of an inmate at Westgate Correctional Facility. In a statement released to this newspaper late last night, Attorney General, Sen Kim Wils...
Oct 25, 2012
Court

"Paedophile: Prison officers beat me"

A paedophile schoolteacher who sexually molested students is suing Government for almost $500,000, claiming prison officers beat him up and destroyed his parole documents. Erwin Nisbett has been given the green light by a judge to pursue his claims i...
Oct 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"No vote for prisoners "

October 17, 2012 Dear Sir, In reply to Walton Brown’s statement “Prisoners should have the right to vote” in today’s Bermuda Sun, I would like to know why should an incarcerated person have the right to vote when a person with a previous conviction i...
Oct 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"Putting inmates to work "

This letter was copied to Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier and Commissioner of Corrections Lt Col Edward Lamb. September 23, 2012 Dear Sir, There was an episode on CITV today in reference to what we once did and (can) still do to combat insects and ...
Oct 02, 2012
Crime

"Acting magistrate calls for crackdown on prison drug use"

Both Opposition parties called for a crackdown on drug abuse in prison after an Acting Magistrate said he feared for the safety of officers. Ed Bailey condemned cannabis use in Westgate as he sentenced alleged gang leader Jakai Harford last Friday fo...
Oct 01, 2012
Court

"Jailed gunman headbutted prison officer"

A man who is serving a 30-year jail sentence for shooting a pregnant woman and her boyfriend headbutted a prison officer in Westgate. Sanchey Grant, 21, admitted yesterday to assaulting the 30-year-old officer, James Codrington. Grant was convicted a...
Aug 25, 2012
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