Dr. Terry Greene

Dr. Greene, who has taken over from American Dr. Charles Green as president, said: "I consider it an honour to stand here today as the new president of Bermuda College and I'm looking forward to serving the students, the faculty and the staff in this new position.

"I envisage Bermuda College becoming a focal point for the community and for the people of Bermuda."

She added: "I thank my mom for without her I would not be here.Thanks to my grandmother.She is not here physically but I'm sure she is watching over me this moment from her heavenly home.

"Thanks to my sister, my confidant and my best friend.Special thanks to my husband who has been on this journey with me for almost 20 years."

Dr. Greene said the college had been through some "difficult times recently" and that it would be naive of her to think there would not be others.

But she added: "I believe that with each of these experiences we will emerge with a renewed commitment to setting Bermudian students on the path to success."