One Bermuda Alliance adjusts Shadow Cabinet roles
A series of changes to the One Bermuda Alliance’s Shadow Cabinet has been announced by the Leader of the Opposition.
Ben Smith, the interim OBA leader, remains Shadow Minister for Education and Sport, while Scott Pearman as deputy OBA leader is Shadow Attorney-General — covering municipalities and the judicial department. Mr Pearman is also spokesman for health.
Craig Cannonier, the Party Whip, is Shadow Minister for Tourism, Transport and Culture. He previously spoke for the party on matters related to health.
Mr Cannonier’s responsibilities cover the Bermuda Tourism Authority as well as ports, the airport and national events.
Douglas De Couto, the shadow finance minister, will speak on government finances, public debt, and taxation and customs.
Michael Fahy was announced as Shadow Minister for Economy, Labour and Housing, with a portfolio including jobs and immigration.
Jarion Richardson, previously the Shadow Minister of Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, was declared shadow national security minister and will also handle governance and artificial intelligence.
His responsibilities include the Bermuda Police Service, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, IT and governance reform.
Robert King, who formerly covered national security, is Shadow Minister of Justice, covering the Department of Corrections, probation and parole, rehabilitation and drug treatment.
Robin Tucker, who was Shadow Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, now holds youth and family services — covering child and family services, youth services and child protection.
Linda Smith, who was Shadow Minister of Public Works and Environment, is now Shadow Minister of Seniors, Environment and Sustainability, covering seniors policy and advocacy, environment and climate, parks, land titles and planning.
Dwayne Robinson, previously Shadow Minister of Tourism, Culture and Transport, has moved to Shadow Minister of Home and Community Affairs, including the registry general, Caricom, energy and the cost of living.
Vance Campbell, who was Shadow Minister of Economy and Labour, now covers public works and infrastructure — which includes public lands and buildings, along with works and engineering.
Victoria Cunningham, the Opposition Leader in the Senate and deputy chairwoman of the party, speaks for finance, education, justice, the environment, sustainability and the municipalities.
David Rogers, the Shadow Minister of Health, will cover public works, environment and sustainability, national security, governance and artificial intelligence in the Upper House.
Tarik Smith will speak in the Senate for sport, youth and family services, along with seniors, tourism, transport, culture, economy and labour, and home and community affairs.
