David Burt (politician)
David Burt | |
|---|---|
| 13th Premier of Bermuda | |
| Assumed office 19 July 2017 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor | John Rankin Rena Lalgie Andrew Murdoch |
| Preceded by | Michael Dunkley |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 4 November 2016 – 18 July 2017 Acting: November 4, 2016 – November 7, 2016 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Ginny Ferson (acting) John Rankin |
| Preceded by | Marc Bean |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Gordon-Pamplin |
| Member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2012 | |
| Constituency | Pembroke West Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward David Burt 23 November 1978 |
| Political party | Progressive Labour |
| Spouse | Kristin |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | The George Washington University (BBA) |
Edward David Burt (born 23 November 1978) is a Bermudian politician who has been the 13th Premier of Bermuda since 2017, and a member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda from Pembroke West Central since 2012. He was Leader of the Opposition from 2016 to 2017.
Early life and education
Edward David Burt[1] was born on 23 November 1978,[2] to Gerald and Merlin as the youngest of six children. His father was from Bermuda while his mother was from Jamaica. He attended Saltus Grammar School[1] and graduated from the Florida Air Academy in 1996.[3] He graduated cum laude from The George Washington University (GWU) with a Bachelor of Business Administration and double major in Finance and Information Systems[4] in 2001.[3] He obtained a Master of Science degree in information systems development in 2003.[4]
Career
In 2004,[3] Burt established GMD Consulting Limited, an IT consulting company, and was its president until 2016. He served on the Tourism Board and National Training Board.[4]
At GWU Burt was a member of the College Democrats of America.[5] From October 2006 to October 2009, Burt was the chair of the Progressive Labour (PLP).[3] He was the chief of staff of Paula Cox.[1] He became deputy leader in October 2014, and leader on 7 November 2016.[3]
Cox appointed Burt to the Senate of Bermuda in 2010. In the 2012 election Burt won a seat in the House of Assembly of Bermuda from Constituency 18 (Pembroke West Central).[1][3] He maintained his seat in the 2017, 2020, and 2025 elections.[6]
Marc Bean, the Leader of the Opposition, suffered a stroke and was replaced by Burt.[1] The PLP became the largest party after the 2017 election[7] and Burt became premier on 19 July 2017. He is the younger person to serve as premier.[4]
Personal life
Burt is married to Kristin, with whom he had two children. He has a private pilot license.[4] He was president of the Alpha Phi Alpha chapter at GWU and wrote opinion editorials for The GW Hatchet.[5]
See also
References
Works cited
News
- "38-y-o David Burt sworn in as Bermuda's new premier". Jamaica Observer. 19 July 2017. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017.
- "New Bermuda premier a "miracle baby"". The Gleaner. 23 July 2017. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025.
- Harris, Cayla (21 July 2017). "Alumnus sworn in as youngest premier of Bermuda". The GW Hatchet. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025.
- Hendrickson, Sékou (24 November 2020). "Louise Franks, 107, and Premier celebrate their shared birthday at KEMH". The Royal Gazette. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025.
Web
- "Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central General Election Results". Bermuda Elections. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025.
- "E. David Burt". Caribbean Elections. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021.
- "The Premier of Bermuda". Bermuda. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.