(dependent territory of the UK)
Government
Name of country:
conventional long form:
none
conventional short form:
Bermuda
Data code:
BD
Type of government:
dependent territory of the UK
Capital:
Hamilton
Administrative divisions:
9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick
Independence:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
National holiday:
Bermuda Day, 24 May
Constitution:
8 June 1968
Legal system:
English law
Suffrage:
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952), a hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992), who was appointed by the queen
head of government:
Premier David SAUL (since 25 August 1995) was appointed by the governor; Deputy Premier Jerome DILL (since 1 September 1995)
cabinet:
Cabinet was nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor
Legislative branch:
bicameral Parliament
Senate:
consists of an 11-member body appointed by the governor
House of Assembly:
elections last held 5 October 1993 (next to be held by NA October 1998); results - UBP 50%, PLP 46%, independents 4%; seats - (40 total) UBP 22, PLP 18
Judicial branch:
Supreme Court
Political parties and leaders:
United Bermuda Party (UBP), David SAUL; Progressive Labor Party (PLP), Frederick WADE; National Liberal Party (NLP), Gilbert DARRELL
Other political or pressure groups:
Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU), Ottiwell SIMMONS
International organization participation:
Caricom (observer), CCC, ICFTU, Interpol (subbureau), IOC
Diplomatic representation in US:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
US diplomatic representation:
chief of mission:
Ambassador Robert A. FARMER
consulate general(s):
Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton
mailing address:
P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; American Consulate General Hamilton, Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-5300
telephone:
[1] (441) 295-1342
FAX:
[1] (441) 295-1592
Flag:
red with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (white and blue shield with a red lion holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag
