And if you noticed in that ceremony of the BDF change of command, Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin also took part in Brigadier General Jones' elevation to the head of the nation's military force.
That's because Nicoli Rhys' murder trial in which Chief Justice Benjamin is sitting as judge has been adjourned until Monday because the Director of Public Prosecutions closed her case today.
If you tried to move through Regent Street in the near vicinity of the court house this morning between 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock , you may have encountered traffic personnel redirecting the flow.
That's because the murder trial had a locus visit, which simply means that the Chief Justice and all the attorneys involved visited the area where Andre Trapp was gunned down.
It is a usual occurrence in murder cases because the court must have a clear picture as to what happened and exactly where, as described by the prosecution witnesses.
That happened today, and after the visit was concluded, the Director of Public Prosecutions closed her case.
To give Rhys' attorney, Simeon Sampson, a chance to prepare his defence, Chief Justice Benjamin adjourned the case until Monday.
Indications from court observers are that Sampson may make a no-case submission on behalf of Rhys because they believe that the DPP has not provided any evidence, which directly links him to Andre Trapp's murder.
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