Mayor Gosling On Murder Of Janae Minors
“On behalf of the Corporation of Hamilton, I extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Ms. Janae Minors,” Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said.
Mayor Gosling said, “Though I did not know Janae personally, I do know the pain of losing a parent at a young age. My thoughts are especially with her children, who now face life without their mother. I ask our community to surround them with support and care in the days ahead.
“In the past, the city has refrained from commenting on individual tragedies, out of respect and to avoid politicizing these painful moments. But we cannot remain silent in the face of continued violence. It should never be the expectation in Bermuda that someone leaves for work in the morning and does not return home because of gun crime.
“Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Each of us must ask what we can do — as individuals and as a community — to bring about change. For our part, the Corporation has, for many years, advocated for stronger safety measures in Hamilton: seeking expanded authority for our enforcement officers, calling for increased policing in the city, and pressing for legislative changes to better protect our people.
“Gun violence has no place in our city – or in Bermuda. We cannot and will not tolerate it. This senseless act has shaken our community and serves as a painful reminder that safety must remain our highest priority.
“As a city, we will continue working alongside the Bermuda Police Service and the Government. We will keep pressing for greater resources and a stronger presence on our streets. Hamilton must be — and will be — a safe place for all.
“To Janae’s family: please know the city stands with you — in grief, in remembrance, and in our determination to honour her life with action.”
