The former Assistant Police Commissioner was elected to the House of Assembly in November 1998 in the Pembroke West Constituency. He was re-elected in 2003 in the Pembroke Central Constituency where he presently serves as the representative of the PLP Government. He is the Minister of Community and Cultural affairs with responsibility for Human Affairs, Consumer Rights, Race Relations and the Office of Seniors and Disabilities.

Wayne Perinchief completed his education at the Berkeley Institute and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Queens University in Ontario, Canada and a Master's Degree in Management and Human Resources from Webster University. As a career Police Officer, he retired as head of the Criminal Investigations Department in 1995, after attaining the rank of Assistant Commissioner.

Wayne is knowledgeable about law, order and crime, and is well positioned to recommend and make policy designed to help bring about positive changes in the community. As Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, he is actively involved in bringing legislation to improve the lives of seniors and the disabled as well as bringing about the fair treatment of consumers, the enforcement of equity, fairness and equality in the workplace through CURE and Workforce Empowerment Laws.

Wayne Perinchief is well respected by his constituents in Pembroke Central and is recognized as a fearless defender of their legal, constitutional and property rights. As a parliamentarian, he has developed a professional relationship with the International and Bermudian business community and enjoys a close relationship with The Performing Arts and Cultural communities. Wayne is anticipating another term in office to continue rendering service to the constituents of Pembroke Central and our Bermudian society.