Honorific-Prefix: | The Honourable |
Craig Cannonier | |
Honorific-Suffix: | JP MP |
Office1: | 11th Premier of Bermuda |
Monarch1: | Elizabeth II |
Governor1: | George Fergusson |
Term Start1: | 18 December 2012 |
Term End1: | 19 May 2014 |
Predecessor1: | Paula Cox |
Successor1: | Michael Dunkley |
Office2: | Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance |
Term Start2: | 10 September 2011 |
Term End2: | May 2014 |
Predecessor2: | John Barritt (Acting) |
Successor2: | Michael Dunkley |
Party: | One Bermuda Alliance |
Spouse: | Antoinette |
Children: | 4 |
Alma Mater: | Towson State University |
Craig Cannonier (born 1963) is a Bermudian politician, who served as Premier of Bermuda from 18 December 2012 until his resignation on 19 May 2014.[1] [2] [3] He has also served as the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance since 10 September 2011.
Cannonier was born and raised in St David's. He was educated at St George's Preparatory school and the Bermuda Institute. After obtaining his high school diploma, he attained a BSc in Industrial Psychology from Towson University in 1986.[4]
Cannonier began his career at the MarketPlace Group where his responsibilities included human resources, training andpurchasing. He also served as a general manager of a People's Drug pharmacy location for ten years, during which time he helped that location become an independently owned, rather than become part of CVS acquisition of 490 People's Drug stores. Prior to beginning his association with Esso Bermuda, Cannonier served as a relationship manager for Cable & Wireless. Mr. Craig Cannonier currently runs Esso City Tigermarket, Collector's Hill Esso and Warwick Esso.
In the wake of the "Jetgate" scandal, Cannonier resigned as Premier, with former UBP leader Michael Dunkley taking over the position.[5]