Jerome Kennedy Fitzgerald (born 3 April 1966) is a Bahamian politician and former Cabinet Minister.

Jerome Fitzgerald
Minister of Education, Science & Technology
In office
10 May 2012 – 22 May 2017
Succeeded byHon.Jeffery Lloyd
Personal details
Born (1966-04-03) 3 April 1966 (age 58)
ChildrenTwo sons and a daughter
Alma materKing's College London
Cass Business School

Education edit

Fitzgerald was educated at St Andrew's School, University of London (LLM, 1989) and the Cass Business School (MSc, 1992).

Political career edit

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.[1]

He was elected Member of Parliament for the Marathon constituency in 2012 and served as Minister of Education, Science & Technology from 2012 until 2017.[2]

In 2021, he became a special advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister.[3]


References edit

  1. ^ "Fitzgerald: Aga Khan Destruction of the Exuma Sea Park: Statement by Jerome Fitzgerald". Bahamas Press. Nassau, Bahamas. 10 Oct 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  2. ^ Smith, Sloan (September 30, 2021). "FITZGERALD TO DELIVER: Former Marathon MP to head PM's Delivery Unit". Eyewitness News. Nassau, Bahamas: Verizon Media Group. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  3. ^ "OPM welcomes Fitzgerald". Tribune Newspaper. Nassau, Bahamas. 4 October 1921. Retrieved 2 September 2022.