Bermuda

Bermuda History Timeline

Bermuda remains Britain's oldest self-governing overseas territory.

1620

The House of the Assembly was formed, giving some measure of internal self government.

1815

Hamilton becomes the capital city.

1834

Abolition of slavery.

1944

Women's suffrage granted.

1963

Establishment of the first political party.

1963

New constitution brings ministerial government and first general election under universal adult suffrage.

1995

Bermudians reject independence in referendum vote.

1997

Pamela Gordon is elected Premier, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

1998

The November General Election results in the election of the Progressive Labour Party for the first time in Bermuda's history of two-party politics.

2003

PLP is re-elected with Alex Scott as Premier.

2006

Dr. Ewart Brown elected as PLP leader and Premier. 

2007

PLP elected for 3rd term.

2010

Paula Cox elected as PLP leader and Premier.

2012

One Bermuda Alliance wins Bermuda General Election and forms new government. Craig Cannonier appointed as Premier.

2014

Michael Dunkley sworn in as Premier of Bermuda.

2016

Bermuda hosts the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series.

2017

Bermuda hosts The America’s Cup.