Robert King is a Bermudian parliamentarian, community leader, and seasoned criminal justice professional with more than 30 years of experience working with at-risk youth and vulnerable populations in Bermuda and Canada.
Since 2024 he has served in Bermuda’s House of Assembly as the Member of Parliament for Constituency 10, Smith’s North, representing the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA). He is the OBA’s Shadow Minister of National Security, with additional responsibility for the Cabinet Office and Innovation.
Born to a Bermudian father and Jamaican mother, Robert’s early years took him to the UK, Antigua, and Barbados before settling in Bermuda. He holds a B.A. in Social Sciences (Law & Justice) from Laurentian University in Ontario, Canada. His professional career began in Canada’s correctional and youth care systems, where he worked as a child and youth care worker, group home worker, and correctional officer.
Returning to Bermuda in 1996, Robert joined the Department of Corrections as a Basic Officer, later becoming a case worker and OSAPP (Offender Substance Abuse Pre-Release Programme) facilitator. From 2001 to 2003, he served as a probation officer with the Department of Court Services, before advancing to Senior Probation Officer, a post he held for over two decades. In this role, he was instrumental in developing Bermuda’s electronic monitoring programme and was recognised for his work in crisis intervention, mediation, and rehabilitation strategies.
Robert’s leadership extends beyond his government duties. Serving as Chairperson for the Bermuda Public Services Union, he advocated for fair treatment of civil servants. He is also a certified SCARS trainer, committed to child abuse prevention. He serves as Deputy Chairperson of the Committee of 25, a charity supporting children with special medical needs. His professional certifications span crisis negotiation, conflict resolution, abuse prevention, ethics in counseling, and mediation coaching.
In 2024, Robert entered politics, winning the Smith’s North by-election and was re-elected to Parliament in the 2025 General Election. In Parliament, Robert has been a vocal advocate for transparency, crime reduction, and evidence-based strategies to tackle gun violence. He has called for bipartisan collaboration, improved border security, better policing resources, and public accountability for government programmes.
Beyond the House, Robert is known for grassroots engagement, including his “Lunch & Tea for Seniors” initiative, which fosters dialogue on seniors’ needs and strengthens community networks. Guided by a philosophy of service, integrity, and accountability, he remains dedicated to building safer communities and creating opportunities for those facing adversity.
When not serving his constituents, Robert enjoys weight training, fishing, and home renovations — pastimes that reflect his commitment to discipline, focus, and building for the future. Robert has been married to his wife Miriam for 15 years. Miriam started Mediation Services to empower families and assist the Courts in making the best decisions for the benefit of children and parents and was Bermuda’s first Court appointed mediator.
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