The island’s new Deputy Governor said he was counting on his years of experience in foreign service to carry out his duties in Bermuda.

As he was sworn in to the post today, Dave Morgan said he was delighted to take up his new role. He added that he had received a warm welcome from everyone in Bermuda so far.

Mr Morgan served as Deputy Governor of the Falkland Islands from April 2021.

He held roles that centred on policy development and delivery, international trade and project management.

Mr Morgan said: “I am going to have a very steep learning curve but I look forward to working with all of you in the coming years.”

He said that he saw his role as helping to deliver the Government’s mandate in accordance with the Constitution.

“I commit to working with mutual respect, integrity and always with life in mind,” he added.

“I do have experience as mentioned but I’ve got a lot to learn.”

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, said he looked forward to working with Mr Morgan as he noted that Bermuda was a “wonderful community” to be a part of.

Mr Murdoch said: “While Bermuda can’t provide penguins or the delight of a South Atlantic winter, we can provide another unique archipelago and a very proud people to serve.”

The Governor also paid homage to Tom Oppenheim, Mr Morgan’s predecessor.

Mr Murdoch thanked Mr Oppenheim for his “distinguished service” over the past three years and said he had demonstrated dedication, integrity and professionalism during his tenure.

The Governor said: “He will be greatly missed by all in Government House and I know he will also be missed by many members of the community in Bermuda whom he got to know during his time in office.”

At today’s event, a two-minute silence was observed to mark Victory in Europe Day and Bermuda’s role in the Second World War.

Mr Murdoch said: “From a strategic, west mid-Atlantic location, Bermuda played a key role in World War Two, particularly in intelligence as a key base in a battle of the Atlantic.”

He said that more than 500 Bermudians volunteered their services and 35 lost their lives during the conflict.