Craig Cannonier Explained

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.

Personal life

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]

Career

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]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kent. Jonathan. Cannonier: 'Bermuda has seen a new day'. https://web.archive.org/web/20121221050126/http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20121217/NEWS/712179887. dead. 21 December 2012. 18 December 2012. Royal Gazette. 18 December 2012.
  2. Web site: Clifford. Ivan. Bermuda PLP 14-year reign ends with premier also losing seat. Caribbean360. 18 December 2012. 22 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130622065322/http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/news/bermuda_news/645454.html#axzz2FRs2XLhO. dead.
  3. News: Hainey. Raymond. Dunkley to be sworn in as Premier this morning. Royal Gazette. 20 May 2014. 17 December 2017.
  4. Web site: LEADERS Interview with The Honorable Craig Cannonier, JP, MP, The Premier of Bermuda. 2020-10-22. www.leadersmag.com.
  5. Web site: Cannonier crash lands after Jetgate. 2020-10-22. www.royalgazette.com. 10 January 2020 . en-US.