New Governor to arrive tomorrow

MONDAY, MAY 21: Government House announced today that the arrival of Mrs. Fergusson, wife of Governor-designate George Fergusson, will be slightly delayed on medical grounds. Mr Fergusson is due to arrive in Bermuda on Tuesday 22 May. Mrs. Fergusson will follow as soon as possible.

Several dignitaries led by the Deputy Governor and the Premier the Hon. Paula A. Cox, JP, MP are expected to be at the L. F. Wade International Airport early on Tuesday evening to welcome Mr. Fergusson when he arrives on the British Airways flight from London.


Deputy Governor David Arkley will introduce the Premier the Hon. Paula A. Cox, JP, MP, and Mr. N’Keuleu to Mr. Fergusson.

His Excellency will also meet Chief Justice Ian Kawaley and his wife, Dr. Janet Ferguson; The Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Craig Cannonier and Mrs. Cannonier; Secretary to the Cabinet, Mr. Donald Scott and Mrs. Scott; Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment, Lt. Col. Brian Gonsolves; Commissioner of Police, Mr. Michael DeSilva and Mrs. DeSilva; and Airport General Manager, Mr. Aaron Adderley before proceeding to Government House.

On Wednesday morning Mr. Fergusson will be officially become Bermuda’s 88th Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment at a Swearing-in Parade on the grounds of the Cabinet Office, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony that will involve The Bermuda Regiment Guard of Honour and various dignitaries led by the Premier, the Hon. Paula A. Cox, JP, MP.