The tragic events of yesterday, which claimed the lives of two young men, have shaken our island once again. My deepest condolences go to the families of those who were killed and who are facing unimaginable loss. As a father, I can only begin to comprehend the grief that the parents of the two victims are going through. I am also praying for the family of the third victim, who is recovering in the hospital and all of those who may have witnessed yesterday’s shooting or been in the vicinity, as such a callous and terrifying event took place in broad daylight on a busy street as workers and families walked around the City of Hamilton.
If you have any information, come forward and speak to the police or call Crime Stoppers anonymously. Silence only allows this cycle of violence to continue, and it must end.
Bermuda is a close-knit community. When even one family mourns, we all mourn. When violence takes lives, it hurts our entire island. We are not defined by these tragedies but how respond to them as a community, so it's vital that we stand together and be there for one another.
Your Government will continue to support the Bermuda Police Service, and first responders. We will also continue to invest in resources to support individuals and families affected by violence, and programmes that address the root causes of that violence. But lasting change will only come when we, as a community, decide together that enough is enough.