David Gibbons (politician)
Sir David Gibbons KBE, JP (15 June 1927 – 30 March 2014) was a Bermudian politician and businessman. He served as Minister of Health from 1974 to 1975, Minister of Finance from 1975 to 1985 and ultimately as Premier between 1977 and 1982 for the United Bermuda Party. Gibbons alswo was member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda. During his term as Premier he had to deal with large-scale riots in 1977 and a general strike in 1981. He is recognized as one of the architects of modern Bermuda, laying the foundations for the offshore financial industry and reinsurance sector.
The Honourable Sir David Gibbons | |
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Gibbons with President Jimmy Carter in 1980 | |
| 3rd Premier of Bermuda | |
| In office 30 August 1977 – 15 January 1982 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | John Sharpe |
| Succeeded by | John Swan |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1975–1984 | |
| Premier | John Sharpe Himself John Swan |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 1974–1975 | |
| Premier | Edward Richards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 June 1927 |
| Died | 30 March 2014 (aged 86) |
| Political party | United Bermuda Party |
| Relatives | Graham (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
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