Wayne Furbert has replaced Senator Vance Campbell as the Junior Minister of Finance.

Mr Furbert, MP for Hamilton West, was sworn in by Governor John Rankin during a ceremony at Government House on Friday.

Mr Campbell was unveiled as the Junior Minister of Finance at a ceremony in early August, but will now serve as the Junior Minister of Public Works and Government Reform. Mr Campbell will continue to speak on financial matters in the Upper House.

David Burt, the Premier, said: “I am pleased to welcome the knowledge and insight that Wayne Furbert will bring to the Ministry of Finance.

“Additionally, he will be assisting me with Parliamentary duties in the House of Assembly related to finance.”

Mr Burt said: “Senator Vance Campbell will continue to speak on financial matters in the Senate and will serve as Junior Minister of Public Works and Government Reform.”