Three new members of the Road Safety Council were unveiled yesterday by Shawn Crockwell, the Minister of Tourism Development and Transport.

Erica Rance Mill has been appointed as the council’s new chairman while insurance executive, Wayne Swan, and compliance specialist, Nekeisha Cameron, will join existing members Dennis Lister junior, Roger Kendall and Alexis Swan.

“I am delighted to participate in public service,” Mrs Rance Mill said. “I’ve been active in the community for many years and this is just another opportunity to serve my island home and make a difference.

“All Bermudians should be concerned about the issue of road safety. I would like to create a road safety movement by implementing cross generational strategies which involve all road users. It is imperative that we get people thinking about how to make the roads safer through their own behaviour.”

Mrs Rance Mill, a speciality reinsurance underwriter, was previously part of the Road Safety Working Group established through the ministry.

Mr Crockwell thanked the outgoing chairman, Carlton Crockwell, for his work.

“Service to the community is one of the greatest contributions we can make to our island home,” he added. “All of those who step forward to give their time, energy and ideas in these important endeavours must be commended for their efforts.”