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Politics & Government Guide in Bermuda

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Bermuda operates as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy with King Charles III as head of state. The Progressive Labour Party, led by Premier David Burt since 2017, holds a parliamentary majority following the 2025 general election. Recent political developments include the introduction of Corporate Income Tax and increased investment in infrastructure and digital government capabilities.

Political Stability

Good

Corruption Index

Moderate

Democracy Index

Good

Government Type

Parliamentary Democracy

Legal System

Common law system with judicial review

Head of State

King Charles III(since 2022)

Head of Government

Premier David Burt(Progressive Labour Party)since 2017

Political Indicators

Political Stability
0.8

Scale: 0-1

Stable

Political Stability Index (2024)

Corruption Index
72

Scale: 0-100

Transparency International (2024)

Press Freedom
75

Scale: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Democracy Index
7.5

Scale: 0-10

Flawed Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:bicameral
Upper House:Senate (11 seats)
Lower House:House of Assembly (36 seats)

Major Political Parties

Progressive Labour Party(PLP)

Centre-left

25 seats
One Bermuda Alliance(OBA)

Centre-right

11 seats

Voting Rights

All Bermudian citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in elections. Residents without Bermudian status do not have voting rights.

Recent Developments

  • 2025 general election held on 18 February with PLP winning majority
  • Introduction of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in 2025 as a major fiscal reform
  • Government focus on infrastructure investment and digital resilience upgrades in 2025
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1968

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