Today, Premier Ewart Brown met with new U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton at Cabinet Office for their first official meeting. The get acquainted meeting was a success. We look forward to continued good relations between Bermuda and the United States. Premier Brown commented on the meeting:

I can attest the transition from Slayton to Shelton has been extremely smooth and efficient. Ms Shelton and I are both ready to get to work and continue the task of strengthening the relationship between Bermuda and the United States. Our two offices are off to a fine start.

Keeping US-Bermuda relations strong is of critical importance to islanders. Premier Brown will continue to cultivate a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the Americans.