The Honourable
Edward David Burt
JP MP
13th Premier of Bermuda
Assumed office
19 July 2017
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
GovernorJohn Rankin
Rena Lalgie
Preceded byMichael Dunkley
Leader of the Opposition
In office
4 November 2016 – 18 July 2017
Acting: November 4, 2016 – November 7, 2016
MonarchElizabeth II
GovernorGinny Ferson (acting)
John Rankin
Preceded byMarc Bean
Succeeded byPatricia Gordon-Pamplin
Personal details
Born (1978-11-23) 23 November 1978 (age 45)[1][2]
Bermuda
Political partyProgressive Labour Party
Alma materThe George Washington University[3]

Edward David Burt JP MP (born 23 November 1978) is the Premier of Bermuda and leader of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP).[4] Burt is Bermuda's youngest ever premier, having taken office at the age of 38.[5]

Early life and career

His mother, Merlin, is from Jamaica, while his father, Gerald, is Bermudian.[6] He is married to Kristin and has two children, Nia and Edward.[citation needed]

Burt attended the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., double majoring in finance and information systems and attaining a master's degree in information systems development.[3] During his time at GW, he served as president of the George Washington University Student Association.[3] He attained a Project Management Professional certification in 2009. He is also a licensed private pilot.[7]

Political career

In October 2006, at the age of 28, Burt was made Chairman of the Progressive Labour Party, serving until October 2009. In 2010 he was appointed to the Senate of Bermuda, where he was given various portfolios including Junior Minister for Finance and Junior Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy.[8] In 2012, he was elected to represent the constituency of Pembroke West Central, and was re-elected with increased majorities in 2017 and 2020.[9] Before becoming the Premier of Bermuda, Burt was Leader of the Opposition (Bermuda) from the 4 November 2016 to 18 July 2017.

See also

References

  1. ^ "38-y-o David Burt sworn in as Bermuda's new premier". The Jamaica Observer. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Louise Franks, 107, and Premier celebrate their shared birthday at KEMH". The Royal Gazette. 24 November 2002. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Harris, Cayla (21 July 2017). "GW Hatchet - Alumnus Sworn in as Youngest Premier of Bermuda". Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  4. ^ "The Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP". Bermuda Parliament. Archived from the original on 26 August 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  5. ^ Lagan, Sarah (20 July 2017). "Burt Pledges to Govern for All Bermuda". Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  6. ^ "New Bermuda Premier A 'Miracle Baby'". The Gleaner. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  7. ^ "The Premier of Bermuda". Government of Bermuda. 3 March 2016.
  8. ^ "E. David Burt". caribbeanelections.com. KnowledgeWalk Institute. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central General Election Results [2020 Update]". bermudaelections.com. Bernews Media Network. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2022.

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