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
Preceded byDesmond Bannister
Succeeded byJeffrey L. 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

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

Political career

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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

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  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.