Departures from the Burt Administration mounting says Scott Pearman OBA

Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations.  And this week’s departure by two Cabinet Ministers follows in the wake of announcements by the Public Works Minister and Deputy Premier that they too are quitting politics.

Departures from the Burt Administration are mounting.

The Premier’s selection of Health Minister Kim Wilson to bear the additional role of Attorney-General speaks volumes about his own position.  His decision reveals his limited options.  It also reveals the extent of his faith in his backbench.

Premier Burt admits his decision adds to Minister Wilson’s “already considerable workload as the Minister of Health”.  Given his stated concerns, why not place the important Health portfolio in the hands of another MP?
They say a week is a long time in politics.  Only yesterday, the media suggested Kim Wilson might exit politics altogether.  Today she takes on an additional portfolio.  The week is not yet over.

We must all hope, for Bermuda’s sake, that Minister Wilson will successfully manage these two substantial portfolios.  It can be done – but it will not be easily done.

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