Speeches

For many of you, today, and the next few days, are likely to be especially difficult. Our hearts are very heavy still heavy.
This first week of September has become a sobering time in our nation’s calendar.
While many people throughout The Bahamas were impacted one way or another, by the events of September 2019, it is you Abaconians and Grand Bahamians who are front and centre in our thoughts today.
One of the most difficult things about grief is feeling alone – feeling the world has moved on, while you are still mourning.
So it is very important to me to tell you that you are not alone. That we are with you. Bahamians across our country are right now praying with you, and for you, and for your loved o