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Prison inmates struggling to cope with life sentences are entitled to help along with those facing release. This was the message behind a forum connecting inmates with assistance programmes, said Commissioner of Corrections Edward Lamb. “No matter wh...

For more than 20 years, the Bermuda Prison Fellowship has worked to used religion to help inmates and their families get back on the right track. Speaking yesterday at the Hamilton Rotary, Rudolph (Buddy) Hollis said that over the years the organisat...

Corrections Officers take complaints about work conditions to the Cabinet grounds By Jonathan Bell Prison officers have won a concession from Government after marching in protest over what they call dangerous workplace conditions. A security fence no...

About 70 Department of Corrections staff complaining of continued Government inaction over security, health and safety issues marched on Cabinet this morning to present a statement of grievances to Premier Paula Cox and Justice Minister Kim Wilson. A...

Prison officers are concerned for their safety after a female officer was threatened by an inmate armed with a homemade shank at Westgate Correctional Facility - and a random search has turned up a slew of other weapons inside the prison. The search ...

Corrections officers demand review of safety in the Island’s prisons By Ceola Wilson The head of Bermuda’s Prison Officers Association (POA) has called for a full-scale review to address the issue of safety in the Island’s Prison Service. This after ...

Prisoners could be made to buy their own clothing as the Department of Corrections aims to cut costs. Prison Commissioner Edward Lamb has stated the Department is considering ending its practice of purchasing underwear, socks and sneakers for inmates...

Inmates at the Co-Ed Facility are getting their baths with water boiled in the kitchen, due to problems with the water tank. The building also experienced problems with toilet-flushing, while laundry had to be washed at the nearby Prison Farm when wa...