By The Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, Minister of National Security

There’s something we all want—no matter who we are or where we live—and that’s to feel safe.

• Safe in our homes.

• Safe on our streets.

• Safe in letting our children go to school or hang out with friends.

But when that safety is threatened by violence, by tragedy, or by the loss of a loved one to a crime that remains unsolved, it shakes all of us to our soul.

Understanding the Pain

I’ve been in enough homes where families are still waiting for justice to know that no speech, no headline, and no political back-and-forth will take that pain away.

What people want is real action. What they deserve is real results.

Disappointment with Political Rhetoric

That’s why I was disappointed to read the recent editorial from the OBA. Not because they raised concerns—every Bermudian has a right to speak up—but because instead of offering solutions, they offered political rhetoric.

The Truth About Leadership

Here’s the truth: The election is over.
The people spoke. Loud and clear.

Now it’s time to put the politics aside and get to work.

• Crime doesn’t care who you voted for.

• Violence doesn’t ask what party you belong to.

• The people we serve deserve more than political games. They deserve real collaboration.

Our Commitment to Real Action

In this Government, we’ve been focused on doing just that.

• Strengthening the Bermuda Police Service: Investing in better training and resources.

• Supporting Violence Intervention Teams: Providing resources to address violence before it starts.

• Expanding Mental Health and Youth Support: Making help available to those who need it.

• Working with Families and Communities: Ensuring a partnership in seeking justice.

The Work is Far from Over

Is the work finished? No.
Are the challenges real? Absolutely.
But we won’t stop until every Bermudian feels secure, and no one feels forgotten.

An Open Door for Constructive Ideas

We welcome constructive ideas from anyone, anywhere.

• If the OBA wants to come to the table, meet with the Bermudian men and women fighting this issue every day on the frontlines, and help build something better for our people, the door is open.

• But if they just want to throw stones from the outside, they’ll be doing a disservice to the very Bermudians they claim to represent.

This Moment Demands More

This challenge and this moment demand more than sniping from the sidelines and political games.

• It demands partnership.

• It demands compassion.

• It demands leadership.