With Governor George Fergusson and Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson off the Island today, Chief Justice Ian Kawaley will take on the role of Acting Governor through Friday.

Government House said Mr Fergusson and Ms Ferson will be away, respectively visiting the Bermuda Regiment’s camp in Ontario and attending a Miami hurricane and disaster management meeting.

Mr Justice Kawaley was sworn in yesterday to act in the Governor’s stead. Ms Ferson will take on the role of Acting Governor upon her return on Friday evening.