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Politics

"Govt to host public forum on anti-gang initiatives"

Key figures in the fight against gangs are to hold a public forum to explain action they are taking to combat gang culture. The move was announced in the House of Assembly this morning by National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief, who said he was a...
Feb 10, 2012
Editorials

"The Bermuda Stop List"

What is shocking about the fact that Boulevard Football Club forfeited its match against Somerset Trojans after two of its players were given what amounted to death threats if they crossed Somerset Bridge is that no one was very shocked by the news. ...
Feb 10, 2012
Crime

"Govt acts after football players lives’ are threatened"

Government is working on a plan to separate gang violence from football after a recent Boulevard match was forfeited due to threats against its players. An emergency meeting was held this week with Government Ministers, the Bermuda Football Associati...
Feb 09, 2012
Other

"Canadian laws could help gang violence, claim"

Aspects of Canada's “criminal organisation” laws would be even more effective in reducing gang violence here than it has been in Canada, it has been claimed. The legislation takes into account distinctions in gang activity based upon level of involve...
Feb 07, 2012

"Perinchief outlines six-point plan to fight gangs"

National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief yesterday confirmed his intention to introduce anti-gang legislation to Bermuda a move supported by the United Bermuda Party. Mr Perinchief floated the idea last year but was met with opposition from within...
Feb 04, 2012
Politics

"Anti-gang strategy to be unveiled today"

Aggressive police tactics, increased penalties for gang-related crimes, and mediation between warring gangs are key if Bermuda is to win the peace and put an end to the gang lifestyle, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief. Other m...
Feb 03, 2012
Crime

"Anti-violence preacher plans to expand his outreach work"

A preacher says he will continue to expand his anti-violence outreach work this year and hopes to get Government support to do so. Scott Smith, who is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, met with Premier Paula Cox last April to discuss the ...
Jan 20, 2012
Crime

"MOB gunman guilty of shooting gang rival"

A “Cinderella” gunman who was caught for a gang shooting after leaving his shoe at the scene has been convicted by a jury. Anwar Muhammad, 22, of Sandys, was described by prosecutors as a member of the MOB gang who shot teenager Princeton Burrows bec...
Jan 19, 2012
Politics

"'A flip-flop on a flip-flop'"

Opposition Leader of the Craig Cannonier has called National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief's announcement that he is now considering introducing anti-gang legislation an example of electioneering and contradicts Government's position of just a f...
Jan 18, 2012
Crime

"Shooting victim still being treated overseas "

A 24-year-old shot outside the Gravity Nightclub last month remains overseas receiving specialised treatment for his injuries. Issuing an update regarding two recent shootings, a Police spokesman said that forensic evidence regarding the December 17 ...
Jan 04, 2012
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