He is also charged with unlawful sexual connection in relation to another colleague.
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The accused was posted to HMNZS Te Kaha in Canada when the alleged offending took place. (File photo) The alleged offending is said to have taken place in Victoria, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, in August 2020. Appearing before Judge Kevin Riordan and a jury of seven military personnel on Tuesday, the Able Rate was flanked by fellow sailors and supported by his mother in the public gallery. The man entered not guilty pleas to all three charges via his lawyer, Paul Heaslip. One of the complainants told the court martial she and the accused were on a tour of duty on HMNZS Te Kaha together. However, the offending is alleged to have taken place inland.
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1968 naval personnel promoted to coincide with 12th Victory Day
1968 naval personnel promoted to coincide with 12th Victory Day
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COLOMBO (News 1st); A total of 1968 naval personnel including 64 naval officers and 1904 sailors were promoted and advanced to their next higher ranks and rates on 19th May 2021 on the occasion of the 12th Victory Day anniversary of the liberation of the motherland, from brutalities of the LTTE that lasted for nearly 30 years, by a Humanitarian Operation.
18th May 2021 marks the 12th anniversary of the conclusion of Humanitarian Operation which put an end to the LTTE terrorism.
To signify this momentous occasion, 1968 naval personnel were elevated to their next higher ranks and rates by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and approval of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, on 19th May 2021.