Jerome Fitzgerald
Bahamian politician
Jerome Kennedy Fitzgerald (born 3 April 1966) is a Bahamian politician and former Cabinet Minister.
Education
Fitzgerald was educated at St Andrew's School, University of London (LLM, 1989) and the Cass Business School (MSc, 1992).
Political career
Fitzgerald served as a Senator from 2007 to 2012.
During his time as Senator, he denounced the dredging in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park at the time for Bell Island.
He was elected Member of Parliament for the Marathon constituency in 2012 and served as Minister of Education, Science & Technology from 2012 until 2017.
In 2021, he became a special advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister. After the 2026 Bahamian General Elections, he was once again appointed to the Senate and became Minister of Consumer Affairs.
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