David Burt (politician)

{{Infobox officeholder

| honorific-prefix = The Honourable

| birth_name = Edward David Burt

| name = David Burt

| honorific-suffix = JP MP

| image = Edward David Burt 2017.jpg

| office = 13th Premier of Bermuda

| term_start = 19 July 2017

| term_end =

| monarch = Elizabeth II
Charles III

| governor = John Rankin
Rena Lalgie
Andrew Murdoch

| deputy =

| predecessor = Michael Dunkley

| office1 = Leader of the Opposition

| term_start1 = 4 November 2016

| term_end1 = 18 July 2017
Acting: November 4, 2016 – November 7, 2016

| monarch1 = Elizabeth II

| governor1 = Ginny Ferson (acting)
John Rankin

| predecessor1 = Marc Bean

| successor1 = Patricia Gordon-Pamplin

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1978|11|23}}{{cite news|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/38-y-o_David_Burt_sworn_in_as_Bermuda%26%238217;s_new_premier?profile=1228|title=38-y-o David Burt sworn in as Bermuda's new premier|work=The Jamaica Observer|date=19 July 2017|access-date=17 December 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20201124/louise-franks-107-and-the-premier-celebrate-their-shared-birthday-at-the-kemh/|title=Louise Franks, 107, and Premier celebrate their shared birthday at KEMH|work=The Royal Gazette|date=24 November 2002|access-date=25 November 2020}}

| birth_place = Bermuda

| spouse =

| children =

| alma_mater = The George Washington University

| party = Progressive Labour Party

}}

Edward David Burt (born 23 November 1978) is the Premier of Bermuda and leader of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP).{{cite web|title=The Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP|url=http://parliament.bm/E._David_Burt.aspx|publisher=Bermuda Parliament|access-date=17 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826235039/http://parliament.bm/E._David_Burt.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2017|url-status=dead}} Burt is Bermuda's youngest ever premier, having taken office at the age of 38.{{cite news|url=http://www.royalgazette.com/politics/article/20170720/burt-pledges-to-govern-for-all-bermuda|title=Burt Pledges to Govern for All Bermuda|first=Sarah|last=Lagan|work=Royal Gazette|date=20 July 2017|access-date=17 December 2017}}

Early life and career

His mother, Merlin, is from Jamaica, while his father, Gerald, is Bermudian.{{cite news|url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170723/new-bermuda-premier-miracle-baby|title=New Bermuda Premier A 'Miracle Baby'|work=The Gleaner|date=23 July 2017|access-date=17 December 2017}} He is married to Kristin and has two children, Nia and Edward.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}

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.{{cite news|url=https://www.gwhatchet.com/2017/07/21/alumnus-sworn-in-as-youngest-premier-of-bermuda/|title=GW Hatchet - Alumnus Sworn in as Youngest Premier of Bermuda|first=Cayla|last=Harris|date=21 July 2017|access-date=17 December 2017}} 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.{{cite web |title=The Premier of Bermuda |url=https://www.gov.bm/Premier-of-Bermuda |website=Government of Bermuda|date=3 March 2016 }}

Political career

{{Wikinews|New cabinet formed in Bermuda following election}}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.{{cite web |title=E. David Burt |url=http://www.caribbeanelections.com/knowledge/biography/bios/burt_david.asp |website=caribbeanelections.com |publisher=KnowledgeWalk Institute |access-date=5 March 2022 |archive-date=23 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723204801/http://www.caribbeanelections.com/knowledge/biography/bios/burt_david.asp |url-status=dead }} In 2012, he was elected to represent the constituency of Pembroke West Central, and was re-elected with increased majorities in 2017 and 2020.{{cite web |title=Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central General Election Results [2020 Update] |url=http://bermudaelection.com/all/constituency-18-pembroke-west-central-general-election-results/ |website=bermudaelections.com |date=10 August 2020 |publisher=Bernews Media Network |access-date=5 March 2022}} Before becoming the Premier of Bermuda, Burt was Leader of the Opposition (Bermuda) from the 4 November 2016 to 18 July 2017.