From the Free National Movement

The Free National Movement mourns the loss of life in Mayaguana and expresses its condolences to our colleagues. The leader of the Free National Movement, Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis expresses his deepest sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of Edith Barnes-Collie, Enamae and Tim Polowick, on the painful and unfortunate occasion of their tragic deaths in Mayaguana on Thursday morning.

We are reminded once again of the frailty of human life and that none of us knows the day or the hour when we will be called home to meet our maker. This mystery of life and death affords each of us an opportunity every day to reflect on the difference we are making in our communities and in our world. The three persons who died on Thursday did so in the service of others. For that contribution and countless others that go unnoticed, they are unsung heroes. These countrymen and the contributions they make are never publicized and too often go without celebration. So often, the contributions they make are reflected in the lives of the people they touch, shape and mould. That is how they bless the rest of us.

Mrs. Collie gave the FNM and the country her sons Hilbert and Sydney Collie and her daughter-in-law, Mavis Johnson-Collie, all of whom have dedicated almost their entire adult lives to public service. We grieve with our colleagues during this difficult period. We will keep them and everyone in the Mayaguana community in our prayers.