The aim of the internationally recognised course is to arm police with enhanced skills to identify and respond to trauma.

A core goal of a two-week course recently completed by 24 local officers is to bring officers up to speed with trauma-informed care.

Assistant Commissioner James Howard said the knowledge gained from such training can help the public feel validated and heard by officers.

UK based experts taught officers to identify and respond to common ‘fight or flight’ responses within themselves and when in the field.

Assistant Commissioner James Howard said the aim is to have at least one-third of the Bermuda Police Service trained in this area by the end of 2025.

The owner of the company is seeking to collaborate with corporate groups, schools and local charities for team building exercises.

Eco-friendly Escape from Devil’s Isle is billed to become Bermuda’s first Canopy Zip Line Adventures in Southlands Park.

The park will feature four distinct ziplines to cater to all age groups with an ambition of opening all year round.

For more information, go to Escape from Devil’s Isle on Facebook.

Top judges and members of the judiciary discussed the impact of artificial intelligence, managing high profile cases and the role of judicial officers in breaking cycles of violence against women.

The 8th biennial three-day conference was held November 21-23 2024 hosted by the Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers.

It was themed “Justice 360 Holistic Approaches to the Administration of Justice.”

We spoke with Justice Peter Jamadar, the Chair of CAJO and judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the CCJ and Chief Justice of Bermuda, Larry Mussenden.

Swan Pyro Limited was the first local company to receive duty relief on equipment and other materials used to operate the fireworks company that launched in 2019.

An entrepreneur who organizes fireworks and pyrotechnics displays was singled out as a bright light in the business world.

Kyle Swan, founder of Swan Pryo, was congratulated by Junior Minister of Tourism Kim Swan for running the first company to be granted a five year tax break on the import of goods under the Tourism Investment Act.

In the House of Assembly on Friday, MP Swan said the Investment Order for the company says it operates in the interest of Bermuda, providing traditional fireworks displays, special effects and advanced pyrotechnics features.

Mr Swan also takes an environmentally conscious approach to his displays.

Swan Pyro was granted five years of full relief from customs duty on equipment, goods and supplies imported to the island. The move was backed by Craig Cannonier, Shadow Minister of Tourism.

Swan Pyro’s work will feature at Saturday’s Boat Parade in the Hamilton Harbour.