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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 the British monarch, with the Progressive Labour Party holding a majority in the House of Assembly since 2020. Premier E. David Burt continues to lead the government, focusing on economic recovery and administrative reforms as outlined in 2025 updates. The territory maintains stability with recent gubernatorial changes and ongoing policy adjustments.

Government Type

Parliamentary representative democratic dependency

Legal System

Common law system based on English law

Head of State

King Charles III(since 2022)

Head of Government

Premier E. David Burt(Progressive Labour Party)since 2017

Legislature

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

Major Political Parties

Progressive Labour Party(PLP)

Centre-left

27 seats
One Bermuda Alliance(OBA)

Centre-right

8 seats

Voting Rights

Bermuda citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in national elections. Permanent residents may vote in local parish elections after meeting residency requirements.

Recent Developments

  • Governor Andrew Murdoch appointed on 2025-01-23
  • Government Organizational Chart updated March 2025
  • Ministers and responsibilities reassigned on 2025-02-25
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1968
Parishes9