#Nassau, June 13, 2019 – Bahamas – On behalf of the Bahamian people and
Government of The Bahamas I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the
families of Bahamians Alrae Ramsey and Blair John, who were found dead in
Turin, Italy, under tragic circumstances.
I spoke with the Ramsey and John families
at the weekend and assured them that the Government is doing everything it can
to ensure that the remains of their loved ones are returned home to The Bahamas
as soon as possible.
As a father I cannot imagine the unspeakable
pain that the parents of these young men are going through.
From the outset, I have been in regular
communication with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Darren Henfield. The
Ministry and its representatives are carefully and diligently handling this
very sensitive matter.
I note the reports received from His
Excellency Ellison E. Greenslade, High Commissioner of The Bahamas to the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who has indicated that he
is carefully following the investigation into the deaths of Mr. Ramsey and Mr.
John.
High Commissioner Greenslade, a former
Commissioner of Police, was dispatched to Italy on Saturday 8 June to make
further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will
continue to provide regular updates to the families and the public on these
tragic circumstances.
I ask the nation to please keep the Ramsey
and John families in their thoughts and prayers during this very difficult
time.
Prime Minister,
the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis
11 June 2019
Office of the
Prime Minister
Commonwealth of
The Bahamas