Paula Cox is the new Premier of Bermuda following a swearing-in ceremony at Government House today.

Cheered by a large crowd of supporting MPs, civil servants, family and friends at around noon, Ms Cox declared she would be revealing a “fierce and fearless” shaken-up Cabinet team on Monday.

The Premier said she would be embarking on a mission to restore public confidence, reduce tax and make savings, while maintaining a treasury portfolio in addition to her Premier duties.

She also spoke of her long service to the Progressive Labour Party and dismissed suggestions she was receiving a “coronation” simply because of the legacy of her father, the late Finance Minister Eugene Cox.

Referring to last night’s convincing victory at Devonshire Recreation Club, she said: “I have no doubt that that was not done as a kneejerk reaction. Many of them weren’t even old enough to know my father.

“They voted for Paula Cox, not withstanding all the drivel that’s been written about me.”

For more on this and further reaction, see tomorrow’s Royal Gazette.