Walter Roban became Minister of Heath yesterday.

Mr. Roban has been serving as the Acting Minister of the health portfolio since Nelson Bascome's sudden death on July 14th of this year.

Premier Ewart Brown said yesterday: "Over the past several weeks, Minister Roban has undertaken significant leadership roles in several areas of Government.

"He has embraced his Ministerial duties with passion, excitement and intense dedication."

"Improving the health and well-being of Bermudians is an integral part of this Government's overall agenda.

"There is tremendous work that has been done by Nelson Bascome and his team which has yielded great results.

"And I am confident that Minister Roban will successfully build upon the noble work started by the late Minister."