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Freeland sworn in as Senator

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Michael Freeland and family with Governor General Williams at his official swearing in ceremony (file photo)

Just days after winning the Primary in St. George, Michael Freeland has been in sworn in a senator.

Freeland will take up the vacant position left by Hon. Rawdon Turner.

Michael Freeland with Sir Rodney Williams at his swearing-in ceremony (file photo)

This is the second time Freeland has been appointed to the Upper House of Parliament. He served from 2014-2018.

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Freeland is no stranger to the political arena, being the son of former ABLP stalwart Adolphus Freeland.

Michael Freeland takes the oath of office with Sir Rodney Williams (file photo)

The sports administrator took his oath just moments ago at Government House infront of his family, friends, supporters, ABLP party colleagues and ministers of government.

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Comments (6)

  • Frustrated Citizen March 22, 2025, 8:15 AM

    I hope he’s able to make a difference for his people congrats freeland

  • Justice March 21, 2025, 7:46 PM

    Justice for chantel

  • Justice March 21, 2025, 7:39 PM

    Justice for chantel.

  • 9x19Rugrat March 21, 2025, 4:48 PM

    congratulations👏🏻👏🏻

  • Unruly One March 21, 2025, 2:58 PM

    Benefits of being well connected. Congratulations to him. Just shows the hypocrisy of the ABLP as well. When Shugy won the took so long to swear him in. When it’s their ppl. They swear them in the same week

  • Stone March 21, 2025, 1:41 PM

    Does he have the same mind set as his father?.. just wondering

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