Leonardo "Leo" Lightbourne is a Bahamian politician from the Progressive Liberal Party.
Leonardo Lightbourne | |
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Member of the Parliament of the Bahamas for North Andros and Berry Islands | |
Assumed office 2021 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
Alma mater | Liberty University |
Education
editLightbourne attended Mangrove Cay High School and Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa.[1] He then earned a full basketball scholarship to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and played on the school's NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I team.[1]
Career
editBefore entering politics, he was an elite basketball player and businessman.[1]
In the 2021 Bahamian general election, he was elected in North Andros and Berry Islands.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Guardian, The Nassau (2021-04-27). "Former professional athlete ventures into politics". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Miller addresses environmental concerns at Berry Islands town hall meeting". The Nassau Guardian. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
See also
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