Archive for November 20th, 2015
Jury surveyed ahead of hospital corruption case
(CNS): Following a written survey almost 100 prospective jurors were eliminated Friday before the selection process began for the seven men and women who will hear the case against Canover Watson and Miriam Rodriques for their alleged involvement in a corrupt hospital contract. Six women and one man were finally selected after all those with […]
Burglar gets 30 months in lightning-fast case
(CNS): A Bodden Town man began serving a two and a half year sentence for burglary this week following a rapid turnaround in his case, despite the packed court dockets. Significant challenges within the judicial services, from a shortage of judges and court space to delays caused by weaknesses in the prosecution services, have led […]
CIG plans action over deficient internet speeds
(CNS): Local telecommunication providers are soon going to be held to account for the internet service they provide, as government has said it is preparing changes to the Information & Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) legislation to make them give customers what they pay for or suffer the consequences. In a debate on a private member’s […]
