Marc Bean

The Honourable
Marc A. Bean
JP
Leader of the Opposition
In office
21 December 2012  4 November 2016
Monarch Elizabeth II
Governor Ginny Ferson (acting)
George Fergusson
Preceded by Derrick Burgess (acting)
Succeeded by E. David Burt
Member of Parliament
In office
15 December 2010  4 November 2016
Constituency Warwick South Central
Preceded by Dr. Ewart Brown
Personal details
Born (1974-02-19) February 19, 1974
Political party Progressive Labour Party
Spouse(s) Simone (m. 2012)
Children 3
Alma mater Delaware State University

The Hon. Marc A. Bean, JP, MP (born February 19, 1974) is a Bermudian politician, and the current Leader of the Opposition. Bean has been a Member of Bermuda's Parliament since winning a by-election in 2010, securing the seat of Warwick South Central for the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party. Previously, Bean had served in the Bermuda Senate. While in government, Bean held various ministerial and junior ministerial portfolios, including Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy. In addition to being a politician, Bean is also a businessman and a qualified air traffic control specialist, possessing a FAA commercial pilot's license, with multi-engine, and instrument ratings.

Early Life and Education

Born in Paget, Bermuda, Bean attended the Southampton Glebe Primary School, The Berkeley Institute, Delaware State University, Bailbrook College, and flight school in Atlanta, Georgia.

Legislative Career

Bean began his career in politics in June 2008, when he was named a Government Senator under then Premier, Dr. Ewart F. Brown. Bean sat in the Senate until 2010, and served as junior for the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Environment, and Sport, and later, the Ministry of Telecommunications, E-Commerce and Energy.

In December 2010, following the retirement of then Premier Brown, Bean was elected to replace him as the Parliamentary Representative for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central.

In November 2011 Bean was named to the Cabinet of them Premier, The Hon. Paula Cox, serving as Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy. He retained this position until December 2012.

Following the Progressive Labour Party's defeat in the 2012 General Election, Mr. Bean replaced Ms. Cox as Party Leader, thereby becoming Bermuda's newest Opposition Leader.

Mr. Bean addressing the media after becoming Opposition Leader in December 2012.

Opposition Leader

After being chosen to lead the Progressive Labour Party Opposition in December 2012, Bean set out to rebuild the party, and regain the confidence of the electorate.

Mr. Bean retired from politics on November 4th, vacating his post as Opposition Leader, Leader of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, and MP for Warwick South Central.

Family and Personal Life

Bean is Married to his wife, Simone, and has 3 children.

References

    http://plp.bm/ParliamentaryGroup/mps/26

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