Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: Press Statement by Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis re Today’s Labour Day March
#Nassau, June 1, 2018 – Bahamas – Today’s national holiday, marking the celebration of Bahamian workers, took a tragic turn leaving four people dead and a significant number of people injured during the Labour Day March.
March participants, first responders, onlookers and the professional teams at the Princess Margaret Hospital worked with great compassion and urgency to care for the dead and injured. We commend all those who came to the aid of those affected by this tragedy.
We are committed to doing all that we can to assist the family members of the deceased, and those injured and their families.
On behalf of the people and Government of The Bahamas, and on my own behalf, and that of my wife, Patricia, I extend heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of those who lost their lives today.
Our prayers and thoughts remain with the deceased and all those affected by today’s terrible tragedy. I was previously scheduled to visit Eleuthera and Long Island over the holiday weekend but because of this tragedy I will return to New Providence tomorrow.
I will visit the families of those who lost loved ones and those who were injured. Later, I will give a national address. As our union leaders and workers demonstrated during this morning’s march, we will be united in this time of tragedy and suffering.
May God bring consolation to the bereaved at this time, and may He continue to bless our Bahamas.