Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes - This year the Christmas holiday period was marred by the tragic deaths of two young men, one lost through the gun violence that continues to plague our island and one lost on our roads. We wish to again extend our condolences to the families and to thank the public for their support and assistance in the investigation of both these incidents.

I would like to reassure the public that persons are currently in custody in relation to the murder of Mr. Augustus and that enquiries are continuing into that incident. We continue to encourage anyone with any information to come forward either to the Bermuda Police Service or the anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that, supported by the Bermuda Reserve Police, we will be out in force tonight to show a strong, highly visible police presence throughout the island during this evening’s festivities, our intention being to prevent incidents of antisocial behaviour and public disorder in and around the many parties and functions that are planned.

Significant attention will also be focused on Bermuda’s roads in an effort to prevent and detect offences of impaired driving. We ask the motoring public for their patience when travelling on the roads tonight as there will be road checks set up at various times and places throughout the night designed to keep our roads safer.

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police I wish the public a safe and Happy New Year.