Grant Gibbons has been appointed acting Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, in the wake of Shawn Crockwell’s resignation last night.

Michael Dunkley, the Premier, announced the appointment this morning in a statement that said Dr Gibbons would take on the responsibilities in addition to his economic development portfolio.

He will serve in the role until the Premier “appoints a full-time minister in short order”.

Mr Crockwell, the One Bermuda Alliance’s MP for Southampton West Central, has confirmed that he will continue to serve as a government backbencher.