Craig Cannonier remains the Premier of Bermuda after a three-hour emergency meeting on Saturday between One Bermuda Alliance MPs and members of the party's executive at their headquarters in Hamilton.

But a second day meeting has been called this afternoon.

No details have yet emerged as to the substance of today's meeting but Mr Cannonier is understood to be present.

Yesterday's meeting was called just a day after PLP leader Marc Bean demanded Cannonier and his entire Cabinet resign over the Jetgate scandal and on the same day that OBA backbencher Leah Scott delivered a withering attack on the Premier.

But following yesterday's gathering, chairman Thad Hollis said: “We had a great afternoon — we're working together through some difficult issues. The inquiry is still ongoing. We will have further to say when it's concluded.”

Earlier in the week Mr Hollis announced the party would conduct a full investigation into Jetgate.

It had been confirmed that US developer Nathan Landow and other businessmen had contributed $300,000 to the OBA's 2012 election campaign.

Leaving Saturday's meeting, Mr Cannonier said: “We have had a good meeting, a fruitful meeting. I can simply state we will continue with our inquiry and the chairman will have a statement soon.”

Asked if Mr Cannonier was still the Premier, Michael Dunkley, the Deputy Premier, replied: “Yes, he is.”

However, Ms Scott distanced herself from the under-fire party leader.

Ms Scott said: “I will no longer sit by and be quiet and allow myself painted by anyone's brush as being one of those who is condoning this present activity by Craig Cannonier. And the fact of the matter is that this political and social situation has gone beyond even him. The OBA campaigned on transparency and accountability. Well, where is it?

“I stand on principle ... and principle has no allegiances. I am not willing to sacrifice my integrity and character over the actions of a few. Integrity means being totally honest and truthful in every part of your life no matter what the cost. I ran for office because I wanted to be able to be part of effective change for Bermuda. I believed that the team that I was joining wanted the same thing.

“From the day that Jetgate first erupted, the right thing should have been done by the Premier. And that right thing was to stand up, be TRANSPARENT and ACCOUNTABLE, and set out, for the people, and I might add, the Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament who were not privy to any information about the trip, with every detail of everything that happened, including attendees, meeting participants ... EVERYTHING. Bermudians are forgiving people. While they may not agree with what was done, they can appreciate honesty ... because then, you are not treating folks like they are stupid.

“This situation, however, has been death by a thousand cuts. As the saying goes, 'Every time you hear from home, it's worse.' I signed up to do the business of the people. I did not sign up to be caught up in and tainted by someone else's duplicitous behaviour. People are out of jobs and losing them daily. They are unable to pay their rent, unable to clothe and feed their families. They are living without hope for tomorrow.

“It is my responsibility, more as a human being, then as a Member of Parliament, to do what I can to help make someone else's life better, to the degree that I am able to do so. Unemployment and income inequality are palpable issues for Bermudians that must be dealt with. I thought that the plan of this Government, was to work towards a more secure, prosperous and stable economy by creating jobs, promoting sustainable development, peace, security and human rights. That was my plan, and remains my goal, notwithstanding this present turmoil.

“But before we can even begin to move forward, the current level of mistrust between and among members of this Government and its party, between members of this Government and the Opposition, and between members of this Government and the people of this country must be addressed.

“When people lose faith in the Government and those who are supposed to be leaders of this county, human rights are put at risk. What we do not want, and simply cannot have is for the streets to become an alternative to viable economic and social solutions for Bermuda.

“Our political polarisation, both internally and externally, is undermining us, as parliamentarians, to effectively serve the people of this country. And if we don't start addressing the needs of the people of this country in a very real and genuine way, we are going to see even more organised protests, such as the recent People's Manifesto, organised by Reverend Tweed, from Somerset to St George's.

“This Government must start effectively managing the expectations of those who elected us. People are feeling less and less like their vote matters — that while they may be able to change WHO is in power, they are not able to affect WHAT actions their government takes.

“Transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions. Transparency is about managing mistrust among people and unveiling lies and deceptions. Some people compromise their integrity and morals because they are desperate and need help or support, others do so because they are bored or aren't thinking straight.

“I cannot answer for the behaviour or mindset of those who have created this intolerable situation. I can only speak for myself. I would like to apologise first to my constituents in Southampton East Central (#30), and secondly, to the people of this country, for the behaviour that has been thrust upon you by this Government.

“It is reprehensible and I am sure it is not what you expected, and certainly not what you deserve. The image of this country has been tarnished and we must now begin the long journey back to restoration ... promoting our country as a place to invest in, live in and believe in and that journey must be led by a Government that is honest, efficient, responsive, transparent and accountable. because that is what WE, as a country, deserve.

“I will concede with a short story.

“A small boy was walking along a beach at low tide, where countless thousands of small sea creatures, having been washed up on the shore, were stranded and doomed to die.

“A man watched as the boy picked up the individual creatures and took them back into the water. 'I can see you're being very kind' said the watching man, 'but there must be a million of them; it can't possibly make any difference.'

Returning from the water's edge, the boy said, 'Yes, but it will make a difference for that one.' That is what I signed up for and what I will continue to strive for ... to make a difference, even if it is only for that one.”