13 June 2007 | The Royal Gazette

Junior Justice Minister Michael Scott was yesterday unveiled as Bermuda's new Minister of Health.

Mr. Scott, a former Minister of Telecommunications and E-Commerce, replaces Nelson Bascome, who stepped down from the position during a Police investigation which led to his arrest last week.

Governor Sir John Vereker swore Sandys North MP Mr. Scott into the role yesterday morning, before Premier Ewart Brown announced the move in a press conference at Cabinet.

Since Mr. Bascome’s resignation in February, Senator Philip Perinchief has been holding the health portfolio in addition to his duties as Attorney General. Addressing the press conference, Mr. Scott said he was "proud to be a member of a team led by Ewart Brown." MORE! »