Wayne Furbert, JP, MP

Minister of Transport | MP, Constituency #6, Hamilton West
  • Education: Holds degrees in Mathematics, Physics, Education, and E-Commerce, with an honorary doctorate.
  • Professional Career: CPA with international business expertise, including roles at Pricewaterhouse and as a law firm General Manager.
  • Public Service: 33-year MP with experience as Minister in multiple portfolios, including Tourism, Health, and Economic Development.
  • Committee Leadership: Chaired Public Accounts, KEMH Finance, and Bermuda Road Safety Council.
  • Family: Married for 42 years, proud father of twins and grandfather of one.

 

Meet Wayne

Wayne L. Furbert attended Francis Patton School, Bermuda Technical Institute and the University of Toledo. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics. A Bachelor of Education degree, and a Master’s degree E-Commerce. He also holds an Honorary Doctors Degree.

Wayne L. Furbert is a Certified Public Accountant and has vast experience in the international business sector. Before becoming a full-time Member of Parliament, he worked at Pricewaterhouse, served in a Management position in a large insurance company and later served as General Manager and Financial Controller of a law firm.

A 33-year political veteran, Wayne is a highly experienced Member of Parliament and has held several portfolios during his tenure, including Minister of Culture and Home Affairs, Minister of Housing, Minister of Health, Minister of Social Service, Minister of Transport, Minister of Tourism, Minister of Economic Business Development and Junior Minister of Finance.

Wayne has served as Chairman of the Finance Committee for KEMH and Chairman of the Bermuda Road Safety Council. He has also served as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and Chairman of the Efficiency Committee.

While he has held many roles and titles, none is more important than his role as a family man. Wayne has been married to his high school sweetheart for 42 years and has twins (Boy and Girl) and one granddaughter.

Delivering for the Constituency & the Country

  • Fixed the slow down light near Radnor Road
  • As Transport Minister, Increased airlift and cruise passengers.
  • Made Finance Ministry more efficient which meant more revenue to invest in Bermuda