The Bermuda Drug Information Network (BerDIN) will gather on November 28th, 2025, to discuss Bermuda’s drug and alcohol landscape. This year’s event brings together key stakeholders from various sectors to assess the current drug situation, share insights, and collaborate on solutions. With a focus on fostering dialogue, we aim to promote informed decision-making and progressive actions for the future.
Event Agenda
Welcome
Presenter: Joanne Dean, Director, Department for National Drug Control
Opening Remarks
Presenter: Hon. Michael Weeks, JP MP, Minister of National Security
Introduction of Meeting:
Objectives of the Meeting, Introduction of Participants & Adoption of Agenda
Presenter: Theresa DeRoza, Programme Director, Right Living House, Department of Corrections
Snapshot of the Current Drug Situation in Bermuda
Presenter: Dr. Kyla Raynor, Senior Research Officer/Policy Analyst, Department for National Drug Control
National Surveys
Presenter: Stephanie Tankard, Research Officer, Department for National Drug Control
Protecting Bermuda’s Border
Presenter: Major Jeffery Patterson, Coast Guard, The Royal Bermuda Regiment
Break
Time for refreshments and networking.
Mental Health and Drug Treatment
Presenter: Nicolas Darceuil & team, Chief Operating Officer, Dignity House
Outpatient Services in the Community
Presenters: Gita Blakeney Saltus & Rikeesha Binns, Managing Director, Pathways
Lunch
Informal networking over lunch.
Adolescent Substance Abuse
Presenter: Laura Walker, Treatment Officer, Department for National Drug Control
Wellness Activity
Facilitator: Bob Smith, The Academy of Martial Arts
Wrap-up & Evaluation
Presenter: Dr. Kyla Raynor, Senior Research Officer/Policy Analyst, Department for National Drug Control
Members & Representatives
| BERMUDA HOSPITALS BOARD: | |
| KING EDWARD VII MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Kirti Minocha, Application Support Specialist Lornell Taylor, Application Support Specialist |
| TURNING POINT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMME | Shirley Place, Clinical Director |
| BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE: | |
| FINANCIAL CRIME UNIT | Kalvin Nhan, Financial Analyst |
| NARCOTICS | Joseph Sherwin, Inspector Nidol Barker, Sergeant |
| DUI | Hugo Benzeiger, Senior Intelligence Officer |
| BERMUDA SPORT ANTI-DOPING AUTHORITY: | Deborah Hunter, Chief Executive Officer Duncan Barclay, Results, Compliance & Investigations Manager |
| CADA: | Anthony Santucci, Programme Director |
| COUNSELLING AND LIFE SKILLS SERVICES: | Zina Zuill, Supervisor – Counsellors Fredericka Brangman, Counsellor |
| DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: | |
| WESTGATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | Julee Smith, Senior Case Worker |
| RIGHT LIVING HOUSE | Theresa DeRoza, Programme Director |
| DEPARTMENT OF COURT SERVICES: | |
| BERMUDA ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL CENTRE | Mariko Aguiar, Clinical Supervisor |
| DRUG TREATMENT COURT | Noel Hayward, Senior Probation Officer (Acting) |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: | |
| CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LABORATORY | Nadine Kirkos, Government Analyst |
| MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC | Ann Marie Moore, Maternal Health Nurse |
| DEPARTMENT FOR NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL: | Joanne Dean, Director Dr. Kyla Raynor, Senior Research Officer/Policy Analyst Stephanie Tankard, Research Officer |
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS: | Cindy Clarke, Director |
| HM CUSTOMS: | Dean Lema, Principal Customs Officer Melody Lightbourne, Senior Customs Officer |
| LIQUOR LICENCE AUTHORITY: | Alesha Tucker, Compliance and Grant Manager |