The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the public that The Bahamas High Commission in Ottawa and other buildings in the general vicinity including the Canadian Parliament are on lockdown at this hour due to a coordinated attack on public buildings by an individual or individuals. The attacks were not directed against the Bahamas or Bahamian diplomats.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have ordered all persons in the vicinity to remain indoors until further notice as the intensive manhunt continues for the person or persons responsible for these attacks.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Fred Mitchell is in contact with the Charge, Ms. Roslyn Horton who confirmed that all Consulate employees are unhurt, safe and accounted for. The High Commissioner Calsey Johnson is in the Bahamas for diplomatic week.
