"At one point I wanted to cover my daughter's eyes. They type of dancing by one of the majorette troupes was totally inappropriate the gyrating and simulation of sexual advances" Attorney General Kim Wilson criticises the sexual dancing of a group of young girls at the Santa Parade.

"Personally, I wish it to be clearly understood that I am in favour of retroactivity right back to the Sea Venture" Premier Ewart Brown announces PATI will be retroactive.

"Upon hearing of this incident I went to the area to be with my constituents. I saw despair etched in the faces of many" Pembroke East Central MP Michael Weeks reflects on the shooting death of Kumi Harford.

"Today is the day where we take a stand against this and proclaim that the Government do their part to decrease the instances of these shootings. We need harsher punishments for these crimes, not just a slap on the wrist for serious crimes" peace march organiser Antonio Belvedere.

"We messed up that generation in terms of education and academics. There's nothing for these young people to do, to aspire to. What we have today is young people who don't care" Middletown resident and UBP candidate Tillman Darrell reflects on the growing gang violence.

"I'm happy, surprised and relieved. Now it's time to get some closure and healing" Sereana Brangman, the 26-year-old daughter of Maxwell Brangman, after Darronte Dill is convicted of her father's murder.

"It's very depressing for me. I've cried many nights. I've got nowhere to go. I feel empty, I feel lost, I feel like I'm struggling" Donna-Mae Dill, mother of murderer Darronte Dill.

"We will take back our community one house at a time, one street at a time, one neighbourhood at a time" new Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva pledges the Bermuda Police Service will regain control of the streets from gang violence.

"No words can express the sheer disbelief, anger and frustration that I and the rest of Bermuda are feeling today. It is clear that we are a country at a dangerous crossroad" Public Safety Minister David Burch on the death of Gary 'Fingas' Cann, which was followed by two more shootings within 12 hours.

"The spread of gang warfare is a clear and present danger for all Bermudians no matter where they live" UBP leader Kim Swan.

"If we don't do anything about this, then a bulletproof vest is going to be an accessory in our wardrobes, and everyone will put one on their Christmas list" peace rally organiser Antonio Belvedere, 23.

"Sorry, we all make mistakes" thieves who broke into the St. George's Community Centre in November make a return visit to bring back one of two stolen computers, with this note.