Leonardo "Leo" Lightbourne is a Bahamian politician from the Progressive Liberal Party.

Leonardo Lightbourne
Member of the Parliament of the Bahamas for North Andros and Berry Islands
Assumed office
2021
Personal details
Political partyProgressive Liberal Party
Alma materLiberty University

Education

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Lightbourne 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

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Before 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

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  1. ^ a b c Guardian, The Nassau (2021-04-27). "Former professional athlete ventures into politics". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  2. ^ "Miller addresses environmental concerns at Berry Islands town hall meeting". The Nassau Guardian. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.

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