The Causeway, Bermuda The Causeway, Bermuda The Causeway is a narrow strip of reclaimed land and bridges in the north of Bermuda linking Hamilton Parish on the mainland in the southwest and Bermuda International Airport on St. David's Island in St. George's Parish in the northeast, which are otherwise divided by Castle Harbour. The need for such a roadway was long-known to Bermuda's authorities. In the early 19th century, a committee was established to investigate possible plans. It would not be until 1867 that a valid plan, that by Lt. Albert Hime of the Royal Engineers, was approved. Built by the Royal Engineers,
Military of Bermuda $5,687,000 (Defence), $50,467,000 (Police). Military expenditures – per cent of GDP: 0.11 NA% (Not including Police). Military – note: defence of Bermuda is the responsibility of the United Kingdom Adapted from the CIA World Factbook 2000. See also Government of Bermuda Budget Statement 2006/07 (pdf file). Military of Bermuda The defence of Bermuda remains the responsibility of the United Kingdom Government, rather than of the Bermudian Government. Despite this, the Bermuda Government was historically responsible for maintaining Militia for the defence of the Colony. Bermuda became the primary Royal Navy headquarters and dockyard in the Western Atlantic, following American independence,