Thorold Masefield.

And already-sworn Sen. Milton Scott -- who will become Government Senate leader -- will be joined by three PLP candidates who failed to ride the PLP General Election tide along with party chairman Calvin Smith.

The other PLP Senators will be lawyer and losing Southampton West candidate Michael Scott.

Also on the Government side are ex-Regiment CO Lt Col David Burch, who lost out in Smith's South and Patrice Parris, who unsuccessfully stood in neighbouring Smith's South.

Sen. Scott -- set to be Government Senate leader -- was sworn in earlier as he is also a Minister without Portfolio.

Independent Senators -- ex-Senate President Alf Oughton, Walwyn Hughes and Jeanette Cannonier -- were reconfirmed in their roles by the Governor.

Said Sen. Scott last night: "We have a strong team and we will effectively articulate Government's legislation and ensure it will be passed in the Senate.'' He added: "There were very many people who could have been part of the team -- the Premier had a difficult choice and we will work hard to see the people of this Country get excellent representation.'' The UBP is likely to announce its three-strong team for the Senate tomorrow.

Unlike the UK, where the Upper House is traditionally reserved for veteran MPs, the Senate in Bermuda is often used as a training ground for potential House of Assembly members.

But the UBP may opt for one or two of their veteran MPs who were crushed in the 26-14 PLP landslide last Monday.

So both Government and Opposition's appointments to the Upper House could be seen as the A-team in the event of by-elections over the next term of the House of Assembly.

Sen. Scott said: "We look forward to working with the three Members from the Opposition who come to the Senate in the interests of what is best for the people of Bermuda.'' It is understood, however, that several ex-MPs, including ex-Deputy Premier Jerome Dill and Ann Cartwright DeCouto, have asked not be picked.

Senators will also have to elect a President of the Senate -- with Sen. Alf Oughton, the last President, being re-elected.

Sen. Scott declined to speculate on who would be President in advance of Friday's vote.

And it promises to be an interesting Senate as three Opposition and three Independent MPs could, in theory, combine to block Government legislation.

Unlike the House of Assembly, where a Speaker only votes in the event of a tie, the Senate President casts his vote along with other Members.

But, under the Constitution, Senate can only stall new Acts already passed in the House of Assembly for a year.

SENATE BOUND -- The new Senate team line up after being sworn in. Premier Jennifer Smith (centre) and Governor Thorold Masefield met with (l-r) Lt. Col.

David Burch, Patrice Parris, Milton Scott, Michael Scott and Calvin Smith.