NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Both sides of the political divide united in expressing sympathies after the body of a schoolgirl was discovered tonight.
Prime Minister Philip Davis and Opposition Leader Michael Pintard expressed condolences on their respective social media platforms.
Davis offered words of support to the grieving family and emphasized the government’s commitment to justice, stating: “I share with my fellow Bahamians enormous grief and anger about the tragic death of a schoolchild.
“We are united in our prayers to God, that he may strengthen her family and loved ones, so that they may endure their heartbreak.
“We are going to turn this country upside down to find the criminal who did this and bring him to justice.”
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard also extended sympathies and called for broader efforts to address violence.
“I join the nation in mourning the tragic loss of an innocent child, and my thoughts and prayers are with her grieving family,” Pintard wrote.
“We must heighten our efforts to protect the vulnerable and address the root causes of violence in our communities. Our children deserve no less.”
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and both leaders underscored the importance of ensuring safety and justice for all citizens.
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