Cole Simons Attends Parliamentary Seminar
Former Opposition Leader Cole Simons attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Post Election Seminar in Anguilla.
A spokesperson said, “Former Opposition Leader, Cole Simons recently attended the Post Election Seminar [PES] in Anguilla, as part of the delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Headquarters. The Seminar was held March 24 through March 26.
“Its purpose is to give new and old Anguillan Parliamentarians the opportunity to hone their skills as a legislator, including conduct and ethics, public speaking, the role of Parliaments in the 21st century and Ministerial governance.
Mr Simons with Cora Richardson-Hodge, Anguilla’s first female Premier; Julia Crouch OBE, Governor of Anguilla and the Speaker of the Anguilla House of Assembly Tara Carter
Mr Simons was selected to attend the Seminar by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
Mr Simons reflects on the experience, saying: “I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Seminar. Seeing the new Parliamentarians eager to serve their people to the best of their ability is inspiring. It reminded me of when I first won my seat in Smith’s over 25 years ago. I loved seeing the untarnished glint in their eyes, coupled with the passion to improve their community. It was a very insightful and rewarding three days.
“It was rewarding to see such brilliant minds coming together. We all had such a good time. It is my wish that one day Bermudians can work with Anguillans if the opportunity arises.”
Also joining Mr Simons were delegates from Jamaica, the Isle of Man and Jersey.”
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