David Burt | |
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| 13thPremier ofBermuda | |
| 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 theHouse of Assembly of Bermuda | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2012 | |
| Constituency | Pembroke West Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward David Burt (1978-11-23)23 November 1978 (age 46) |
| 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 13thPremier ofBermuda since 2017, and a member of theHouse of Assembly of Bermuda from Pembroke West Central since 2012. He wasLeader of the Opposition from 2016 to 2017.
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 fromJamaica. He attendedSaltus Grammar School[1] and graduated from theFlorida Air Academy in 1996.[3] He graduatedcum laude fromThe George Washington University (GWU) with aBachelor of Business Administration and double major in Finance and Information Systems[4] in 2001.[3] He obtained aMaster of Science degree in information systems development in 2003.[4]
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 theCollege Democrats of America.[5] From October 2006 to October 2009, Burt was the chair of theProgressive Labour (PLP).[3] He was the chief of staff ofPaula Cox.[1] He became deputy leader in October 2014, and leader on 7 November 2016.[3]
Cox appointed Burt to theSenate of Bermuda in 2010. In the2012 election Burt won a seat in theHouse of Assembly of Bermuda from Constituency 18 (Pembroke West Central).[1][3] He maintained his seat in the2017,2020, and2025 elections.[6]
Marc Bean, theLeader of the Opposition, suffered a stroke and was replaced by Burt.[1] The PLP became the largest party after the2017 election[7] and Burt became premier on 19 July 2017. He is the youngest person to serve as premier.[4]
Burt is married to Kristin, with whom he had two children. He has a private pilot license.[4] He was president of theAlpha Phi Alpha chapter at GWU and wrote opinion editorials forThe GW Hatchet.[5]
