The Hon. Zane De Silva, JP, MP
Minister of Housing & Municipalities
Email: zdesilva@parliament.bm
The Hon. Zane De Silva JP MP was elected as a Member of
Parliament in 2007 under the Progressive Labour Party. In December 2009, he was
appointed Minister Without Portfolio and then in November 2010 he was appointed
Minister of Health. During his time as the Minister of Health, he held
Bermuda's first 'Health Financing Summit' and unveiled Bermuda's 'National
Health Plan Consultation Paper'. Mr. De Silva was educated at Boaz Island
Primary School and Saltus Grammar School. At Bermuda College he studied first
Business Management and later Accountancy & Bookkeeping. Mr. De Silva is
President and CEO of Island Construction Services Ltd. A keen sportsman, he is
a Life Member of Watford Sports Club, Somerset Bridge Recreation Club, St.
David's Cricket Club, East End Mini-Yacht Club and the Bermuda Athletic
Association. His sporting achievements include representing Bermuda in Track
& Field (cross country), snooker and golf. He is married and he and his
wife have two children and four grandchildren.