David Burt, JP, MP
- Public Service: PLP leader since 2016 and Premier of Bermuda since 2017, representing Pembroke West Central in the House of Assembly.
- Professional Background: Founded and led GMD Consulting Limited, specializing in IT and small business consulting, before transitioning to full-time politics.
- Education: Holds a BBA in Finance and Information Systems and an MSc in Information Systems Development from George Washington University.
- Community Involvement: Member of St. Paul AME Church and active supporter of local sports clubs, including Western Stars and Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club.
- Personal Life: Lifelong Pembroke resident, married to Kristin, and proud father of two children, Nia and Edward.
Meet David
A lifelong resident of Pembroke, David Burt graduated from Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida, in 1996. He then attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., earning his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a double major in Finance and Information Systems in 2001. He was awarded The George Washington University Presidential Administrative Fellowship and received his Master of Science in Information Systems Development in 2003. He returned to Bermuda following university to work in Information Technology.
In 2004, David started GMD Consulting Limited, an IT and small business consulting firm, serving as President until 2016, when he resigned upon being appointed Leader of the Opposition.
He has served on the Tourism Board, National Training Board, as a Director of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and as a Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.
David has been a member of the Progressive Labour Party since 2004. He was appointed to the Senate in 2010 and has represented Pembroke West Central in the House of Assembly since December 2012. He has led the Progressive Labour Party since 2016 and has been the Premier of Bermuda since 2017.
He is a member of St Paul AME Church, the Western Stars Sports Club, the Devonshire Recreation Club, and the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club.
David is the son of Gerald and Merlin Burt. He and his wife Kristin have two children, Nia and Edward.
Delivering for Pembroke West Central
- Held Monthly Open Door Clinics since 2013, engaging with residents in the constituency
- Ensured numerous lights, signs and mirrors have been replaced or upgraded
- Supplied cameras to constituents to help deter anti-social behaviour in the constituency
- Worked to ensure BELCO cleaned roofs affected by soot emissions
- Held annual Senior’s Tea Parties
- Provided school supplies to Northlands & West Pembroke Primary Schools, and sponsored end-of-year events for students.