Police investigate violent incidents involving students, while Education Minister condemns “appalling behaviour”
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) said it is aware of several video clips circulating on social media, depicting children engaged in physical altercations at different locations.
A BPS spokesperson stated: “In some of the video clips, those involved are dressed in school uniform.
In another, those involved are dressed in plain clothes, at a private residence.
We are actively investigating these incidents and urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us.
We encourage you not to forward these images on should you receive them and instead, delete them from your devices.
The safety and well-being of our young people are of utmost importance, and we need the community’s support to prevent further incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bermuda Police Service at 295-0011. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided calling Crime Stoppers at, 800-8477, or the via BPS Community Reporting Portal at, https://portal.police.bm/report.”
Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, Senator Crystal Caesar, and the CedarBridge Academy Board of Governors have issued a statement today addressing the video about students fighting at the senior school.
“I have seen the video, and I am gravely concerned about the appalling behaviour of the students involved and the inaction of those who stood by without intervening. Incidents like these are not only alarming but entirely unacceptable. The Ministry maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward violence on our school campuses,” said the Minister of Education, Senator Crystal Caesar. “I will work closely with the school to take swift and decisive action in addressing this matter, and we will utilise every measure available under the legislation to address this matter swiftly and decisively.”
The CedarBridge Academy Board of Governors Chair, Senator Lindsay Simmons, JP stated, “CedarBridge Academy is fully aware of the videos circulating regarding recent altercations among students. This behaviour violates the values and standards of our institution. We have commenced the necessary steps to address this unacceptable behaviour per our policies, and the issuing of consequences has also commenced.
“Violence has no place at CedarBridge Academy. Our priority is to provide a secure, respectful, and orderly environment where students can focus on their education. We are actively working with students, parents, and staff to reinforce expectations, enhance disciplinary measures, and prevent any recurrence of such incidents.
CedarBridge Academy is committed to maintaining a school community built on respect, unity, and accountability. Those who disrupt this environment will be addressed appropriately.”
