🚑 Former Premier Wayne Panton involved in accident

Former Premier Wayne Panton has reportedly been involved in an accident, leading to multiple broken ribs and his absence from parliamentary proceedings. The information was relayed by Speaker Sir Alden McLaughlin during the Throne Speech and Budget Address in parliament. It is expected that Panton may be absent for the entirety of the budget meeting. The specifics of the accident have not been disclosed yet. 🤕

The announcement was made during the official State Opening of the 2023-2024 Session of Parliament. The session began with the governor’s Throne Speech, delivered for the first time by Jane Owen, followed by the Minister of Finance’s Budget Address by the new premier, Juliana O’Connor Connolly. The news of Panton's accident has raised concerns, and efforts to reach out to him for updates on his condition are ongoing. 🏛️