Days after casting its investigation into the Department of Child and Family Services as purely a human resources matter, the Social Development Ministry has suggested it is looking into several matters including child abuse allegations we brought to their attention. And, despite insisting the investigation is "ongoing", there are no indications that an inquiry has started. … [Read More]
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Government goes silent on DCFS child abuse probe
Government is refusing to update the public on its internal investigation into child abuse allegations at the Department of Child and Family Services, despite … [Read More]
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Children’s rights advocates to appeal Hellman ruling
Children's rights advocates are to appeal a Supreme Court ruling that Government need not provide independent representation for children in certain court proceedings if funds are not available. And, it appears, Bermuda has been violating the internationally … [Read More]
Narraway BDA consultancy terminated after forgery admission
Bermuda Business Development Agency has terminated John Narraway's consultancy contract after he admitted in court to forging vehicle registration documents. And a Government statement this evening noted that he had also "stepped down" as head of its … [Read More]
One Bermuda Alliance accessed voters’ contact details in 2012
The One Bermuda Alliance had access to voters' contact data including email addresses in 2012, it has emerged. But the party says that access was inadvertent and they refrained from using the information at the request of the Parliamentary … [Read More]
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CURB – Racism a key factor in mental health hospitalisations disparity
Racism explains much of the racial disparity in admissions to Bermuda's only psychiatric hospital, says anti-racism group Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda. Responding to our findings that black people account for a disproportionately high number of … [Read More]
Racial disparities in mental health admissions reflect socio-economic “differences” – Government
Socio-economic disadvantages faced by black people are likely behind racial disparities in psychiatric hospital admissions, says the Health Ministry. Anti-racism group, Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda says racism and the legacy of slavery are also be … [Read More]
Black people over-represented in Bermuda’s mental health facilities
Black people are more likely to be admitted to Bermuda's state run mental health facilities than the rest of the population, irrespective of age or gender, data shows. Figures obtained from the Bermuda Hospitals Board in response to a Public Access to … [Read More]