Although they haven’t been as high profile, there are now a number of up-and-coming stars of the future in Government. And although most of them are Bermudian, those that aren’t still appear to me to have the country’s best interests at heart. It warms my heart.

Good luck Dwayne, you know you can make a difference, it’s why God put you on this earth.

Its refreshing to see minimal punches below the belt for this young man, with hope maybe we can believe again in where Bermuda is going and that productive young people like this man actually exist in our island. Are we allowed to be proud of a home grown talent like this?

Hopefully these posts give him a welcome start to his latest responsibility i hope the staff support him, if they dont I can see us hiring a consultant from the developed world at much expense over $300,000 per year.

You got a job, in a recession so good work. I met you one time and you gave me some advice after a 3 minute convo you have a presence and seem believable.

Time will tell mate so good luck with that there.

Who said the Premier couldnt make sound decisions, this is a shining example of what she hopefully has up her sleeve.

Cabinet and Senior Civil Servants must be worried that the Leader will start to appoint real professionals across the board, like the ones she was used to interacting with when she successfully managed major responsibilities in the international business sector at ACE and the Bank.

Time to reset the dial with high calibre talent, enough dumbing down with people who only highlight the rules and procedures and spend the rest of the time researching what conferences they can attend.

Why cant this be done with the 20+ PLP MPs who are all now well passed their “Sell By – 31 Dec 2001″ date?

After the Santucci and Webbe hiring backlash it will be interesting if people like this young man are now embraced, or still kept in the wilderness.

I wish him well in his new role

So does this mean Ms. Lottimore (who had been doing this job remotely) is no longer required in D.C. at great expense to the taxpayer? If we’re already paying Ms. Webb a six figure consulting fee it seems reasonable to recall any unnecessary staff. More with less, etc.

But on this occassion they got it right.

He will have a difficult time working in this part of the civil service but for Bermuda’s sake I can only hope that the time has finally come for talented professionals to be embraced by OBA, PLP, Public Sector and the Private Sector.

Its full time to move away from rejecting anyone who brings new ideas and energy to a role. As the global financial crisis and recent stock market volatility proved, we actually do need brave people who can do things differently, not just an Army of yes men who refuse to go against the grain and simply worship the latest import from the UK, US or Canada who has come to Bermuda for a second shot at a career.

Good luck young man as you will need it. In a few months hopefully both Political Parties will be injected with similar talent as Bermuda’s future cannot be left to the architects and administrators of the current status quo.

Hopefully an XL, ACE or a similarly relevant IB Company will take you out of the Civil Service permanently if they decide to make your 3 month term unbearable.

Be humble, put God first, never compromise your principles, family is important get the balance right. Your staff want you to lead, LEAD ! Your staff want and need to be held accountable.

Ask for help when you need it ! Remember, you have to crack and egg to make an omelette.

NEVER DOUBT YOURSELF !

Your womb roomate

lol grammar has def been on the top of people’s minds lately!! thanks furbert!!! hehe

In case you just crawled out from under your rock. They are twins! There is even a third and all are very well known for their flare for style.(how this is relevant, I don’t know), however you only need to see the multitude of accolades, that precedes your inaccurate spew of absurdity, to realize that they got this appointment right without a doubt. I challenge you to not ask the question ‘should you respect him’, answer the question why you should not???

Well done good and faithful servants.

Your wealth of knowledge in the PR field and your uncanny ability to say what needs to be said while still appealing to all those around you will serve our country well.

Not trying to debate you just being rational. I think this is a topic that should not be spoiled by negative debate based on assumptions.

I’m sorry, I just has to throught that in there.

Has in the sentence don’t make proper grammar

God does not sleep.

You may still actually be able to reset the dial after all.

Good appointment!

As always Cog confuses us, a 3 month appointment. Why is he only hired for 3 months?

I guess its like Senator Furberts appointment, the Premier has a plan.

This guy Caines has moral authority, hopefully he is not prohibited from doing this job by the useless Civil Servants who continue to clog up Cog’s wheels.

Skee-wee