North Andros and Berry Islands

North Andros and Berry Islands is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Assembly of the Bahamas. It elects one member of parliament (MP) using the first past the post electoral system. It has been represented by Leonardo Lightbourne from the Progressive Liberal Party since 2021.[3]

North Andros and Berry Islands
Constituency
North Andros and Berry Islands on a map of the 2021 election
DistrictNorth Andros and the Berry Islands
Electorate1,980 (2011)[1]
2,726 (2021)[2]
Current constituency
Seats1
PartyProgressive Liberal Party
Member(s)Leonardo Lightbourne

Geography

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The constituency comprises of the districts of North Andros and the Berry Islands.[4]

Members of Parliament

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Election Parliament Candidate Party
2002 10th Bahamian Parliament Vincent Peet[5] Progressive Liberal Party
2007 11th Bahamian Parliament
2012 12th Bahamian Parliament Perry Gomez Progressive Liberal Party
2017 13th Bahamian Parliament Carlton Bowleg Jr. Free National Movement
2021 14th Bahamian Parliament Leonardo Lightbourne Progressive Liberal Party

Elections

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General Election 2012: North Andros and Berry Islands[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PLP Perry Gomez 1,192 48.75 −4.92
FNM Desmond Bannister 1,168 47.77 +1.44
Democratic National Alliance Randy Butler 85 3.48 +3.48
Majority 24 0.98 −6.37
Turnout 2,445 93.53
PLP hold Swing -6.37

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/35730/Final_Boundaries_Report_Revealed.html/
  2. ^ https://ewnews.com/voter-disparity-seven-constituencies-have-well-over-6000-registered-voters/
  3. ^ Brown, Krystel (2023-07-11). "Family Island development in an independent Bahamas". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  4. ^ "Bahamas General Election 2017 - Nassau". www.bahamaslocal.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  5. ^ "Vincent Peet to run as independent". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  6. ^ "North Andros & Berry Islands" (PDF). Election 2012. Nassau Guardian. 7 May 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.