Senator the Hon Kim R. Wilkerson, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice provides an update to the Senate on the Government’s progress in establishing the Office of the Public Guardian, a commitment first made in the 2020 Throne Speech.
The Ministry of Justice can confirm that a threatening telephone call was received earlier in the day on Thursday, 4 June at the Westgate Correctional Facility. The threat relates to the safety of staff at the facility. The matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness and was immediately reported to the Bermuda Police Service. A formal statement has also been provided to assist with the Police investigation. In response to the incident, appropriate precautionary measures have been put in.
The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zina-Dawn Trott to the post of Director of Court Services. As Director, Dr. Trott will oversee the management and administration of programmes and services designed to provide alternatives to incarceration, reduce recidivism and protect the community by assessing and addressing offending behaviours of offenders on community supervision orders; submitting reports to the Courts and the Parole Board on...
Madame President , I rise today to speak briefly on a matter that has drawn much media and public attention. That is the issue of cannabis use and regulation. Madame President , while the Government is moving forward with the intended reform of our cannabis laws, I find it prudent to remind the public that cannabis use in public remains illegal in Bermuda. Motivated by the principles of social justice and the desire to stop criminalising adults for their personal use choices, this Government...
The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Roberts as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice. Mr. Roberts’ appointment took effect May 1. In this capacity, Mr. Roberts will work under the policy direction of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the Ministry of Justice. He will also serve as a principal advisor to the...
"As Attorney General, I am both honoured and delighted to ensure this foundational document is safeguarded for future generations," said the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, The Hon. Kim Wilkerson. Last week, Minister Wilkerson officially transferred the original 1988 US-Bermuda Tax Treaty to the Bermuda Archives. This pivotal document, which underpins Bermuda's success as a premier insurance and reinsurance hub, was brought into force on 2 December 1988. Discovered earlier this year...
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Cindy Clarke, led a small team to London to participate in the International Association of Prosecutors’ (IAP) Annual General Conference, held from September 24-27, under the theme “The Changing Nature of Crime in the 21st Century: Challenges and Responses”. There were over 500 attendees, with 70 countries represented. The Annual General Conference allows prosecutors to interact with colleagues from all parts of the world to enhance operational...
"We are thrilled to embark on this innovative partnership with the Bermuda Technical Institute Association," said Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, about a partnership offering inmates a chance to gain Information Technology (IT) qualifications. The Department of Corrections and the Bermuda Technical Institute Association (BTIA) have joined forces to revolutionise rehabilitation by introducing the Cisco Networking Academy (CNA) into three Correctional Facilities -...
The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, the Minister responsible for Consumer Affairs, is pleased to announce the following appointments to the Cost of Living Commission for 2023-2024. Minister Kathy Lynn Simmons stated, "Reducing the cost of living remains a major priority for the Government. As specified in the Cost of Living Commission Act 1974, the Commission is entrusted with functions conferred upon them by this Act or other statutory..
The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform is pleased to announce the official launch of the newly designed Consumer Affairs Website. As part of the design and development of the new website, deliberate attention was taken regarding the technological needs of the public and the issues faced by Bermudian residents when utilising online/electronic educational platforms. The website aims to bridge the "digital divide" experienced by users with reading or educational limitations...
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