The Convening of Parliament has been set back several days as a result of damage to the House of Assembly.

While the ceremony — including the Throne Speech — was set to be held on Friday, the Bermuda Government has announced that it will now take place on Monday.

“As a result of planned repairs undertaken recently at the House of Assembly, together with the extensive damage to the roof and other areas sustained during Hurricane Nicole, the Convening of Parliament has been delayed until Monday, November 7 at 11am.

“The Speech from the Throne will be read by Acting Governor Ginny Ferson, from the grounds on the southern side of the Sessions House which is the parking lot on Reid Street adjacent to the old Magistrates’ Court building.”

The Convening of Parliament will be aired live on CITV (CableVision Channel 2 and WOW 102) and will be streamed on www.gov.bm.