note yesterday with at least one MP.

Shadow Environment Minister the Rev. Trevor Woolridge remained seated, and refused to stand.

He later blasted those who had decided to include The Bermuda Song in the the Ecunemical Service commemorating the 375th anniversary of Parliament.

It had been totally inappropriate to sing it immediately before the National Anthem.

"It is apparent Mrs. Joan Williams is no longer Government's protocol officer, otherwise this wouldn't have happened.

"I refused to sing The Bermuda Song because it has no place in a colony like Bermuda.

"Those who chose to place it next to the National Anthem erred terribly.''