Edward David Burt (born 23 November 1978) is the
Premier of Bermuda and leader of the
Progressive Labour Party (PLP). Burt is Bermuda's youngest ever premier, having taken office at the age of 38.
Early life and career
His mother, Merlin, is from
Jamaica
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, while his father, Gerald, is Bermudian. He is married to Kristin and has two children, Nia and Edward.
Burt attended the
George Washington University
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in
Washington, D.C.
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, double majoring in finance and information systems and attaining a master's degree in information systems development.
During his time at GW, he served as president of the
George Washington University Student Association.
He attained a Project Management Professional certification in 2009. He is also a licensed private pilot.
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
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: ''senex'' meaning "the ...
, where he was given various portfolios including Junior Minister for Finance and Junior Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy. In
2012
2012 was designated as:
*International Year of Cooperatives
*International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
Events January
*January 4 – The Cicada 3301 internet hunt begins.
* January 12 – Peaceful protests begin in the R ...
, he was elected to represent the constituency of Pembroke West Central, and was re-elected with increased majorities in
2017
2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly.
Events January
* January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...
and
2020
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.
Before becoming the Premier of Bermuda, Burt was
Leader of the Opposition (Bermuda) from the 4 November 2016 to 18 July 2017.
See also
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References
External links
official site
1978 births
Living people
Bermudian people of Jamaican descent
Finance ministers of Bermuda
George Washington University alumni
Infrastructure ministers of Bermuda
Leaders of the opposition (Bermuda)
Ministers of the environment of Bermuda
Planning ministers of Bermuda
Premiers of Bermuda
Progressive Labour Party (Bermuda) politicians
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