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Pre-Recorded Child Evidence Used For First Time

“Pre-recorded child witness evidence was used, for the very first time in this jurisdiction, in a Supreme Court criminal trial,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, explaining that the “child witness was never required to confront the defendant, nor was he/she obligated to testify in the intimidating court room setting in front of the adult jury.” Speaking […]
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Minister On ‘Integrated Agriculture Strategy’

The Integrated Agriculture Strategy – which “will assist with increasing domestic food production” — will now form part of the Government’s Economic Development Strategy, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, explaining that some of the priority initiatives include a Crop Innovation Study, identification of new land for increased production and introducing measures to curtail ‘night […]
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Athletes Compete In Speed Capital Event

“Despite severely adverse conditions the 10 athletes who competed in the Speed Capital event did acquit themselves, their parents, and Bermuda proudly,” BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans said, In providing a recap, Dr Evans said, “Despite severely adverse conditions the 10 athletes who competed in the Speed Capital event did acquit themselves, their parents, and Bermuda […]
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One Launches “Business-In-A-Box” Bundles

One Communications announced the launch of its new Business Bundles, called “Business in a Box,” which they said “offers everything a business needs to get started or grow their existing business, including Internet, Mobile, Business Phone, and Physical Security.” A spokesperson said, “The new bundles are fully customizable and designed to provide a comprehensive and affordable […]
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11 Impaired Driving Arrests During Checkpoints

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and Sunday, 26th February 2023 […]
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‘Retelling Our Stories’ Exhibition On March 17th

The Masterworks Museum, in partnership with Solstice, announced an “unprecedented interactive museum experience that unites health and wellbeing with art and creativity.” A spokesperson said, “Starting March 17th, the exhibition, ‘Retelling Our Stories,’ will invite individuals of all ages and backgrounds to engage in a creative exercise that identifies the various aspects of personal and […]
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Training Course Given in Prospect To Prepare Agencies To Handle a Major Incident

“It is critical that we are able to adequately respond to major incidents,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, as he opened a course organised by the UK’s College of Policing to train local Government officials to respond to significant incidents.

The four-day Multi-Agency Gold Commander course at the Police Recreation Club last week, was aimed at all departments and agencies that sit on the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive or work with the EMO Executive.

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Beach Volleyballers Finish 4th In St Lucia

Bermuda beach volleyball players Brandon Sousa and Ryan Davies placed 4th in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament in St Lucia. They advanced through to the semi-finals where they took on St Lucia Team One’s Sheldon Descartes and Joseph Clercent, with St Lucia winning, so the Bermuda team moved to the bronze medal […]
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