PLP MP Neletha Butterfield has been handed the role of Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation following Dale Butler’s unexpected resignation days ago.

Ms Butterfield was sworn in at Government House this morning by Governor Sir Richard Gozney, and will now rejoin the Cabinet for the first time since late 2007, when she was told her services as Environment Minister were no longer required.

Also joining Premier Ewart Brown’s Cabinet today is Junior Minister for Labour Walter Roban, who will now serve as Minister without portfolio.

Dr. Brown welcomed both to their new Cabinet roles, adding that Mr. Roban will “assist wherever we need him”.

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