AME concerns over ‘alarming disregard’ for life
The AME Church today called for action to stem the tide of gang activity and traffic collisions that have cost Bermudians their lives.Reverend Lorne Beane of the AME Church Social Action Committee expressed concern about the “alarming disregard” of life being shown on the Island.“The AME Church appeals to the Government for a gun amnesty or a similar solution to take weapons off our streets,” Rev Bean said. “The Church will support such an initiative and will offer its facilities to the authorities to be used for that purpose.“Lives lost on Bermuda’s roads are also pointless. Statistics show that traffic fatalities outpace gun deaths. The AME Church pleads with the community to reclaim a high regard for life by using caution on the roads.”The Reverend thanked those who have already come forward with information about the murders that have plagued the Island, and called for others to do the same.The statement came just hours after police identified 31-year-old Jason Darrell as the Island’s fourth road death of the year.