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Michael H. Dunkley | |
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| 12th Premier of Bermuda | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2014 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Deputy | Everard T. (Bob) Richards |
| Governor | George Fergusson Ginny Ferson (Acting) John Rankin |
| Preceded by | Craig Cannonier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1958 |
| Political party | One Bermuda Alliance |
| Spouse | Pamela |
| Children | Christine Brooke |
| Alma mater | University of Richmond |
Michael Henry Dunkley, JP, MP (born June 18, 1958), was sworn in as Premier of Bermuda on May 19, 2014 following the resignation of former Premier, Craig Cannonier. He is currently the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance political party in Bermuda and an active businessman on the island.
Early life and education
Dunkley is the son of Henry "Bill" Harlow Dunkley (1928-1975) and Marye Lee Dunkley (née O'Dea). He was educated at Saltus Grammar School in Bermuda, Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from the University of Richmond in 1980.
He first entered politics in 1997 with his election to The House of Assembly in Bermuda. On December 17, 2012 the One Bermuda Alliance won a historic general election and Dunkley was appointed the Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety. He has been often recognized by the Best of Bermuda Gold Awards published by the Bermudian Magazine for his work in politics and in 2007 was voted "Most Effective Politician."
As a businessman he is Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Dunkley's Dairy, a milk processing plant and one of the island's largest food importers. Vice President of Island Properties Ltd, a property management company and is President of Dunkley's Management Holdings Ltd, a management consultant company.
