Jerome Kennedy Fitzgerald (born 3 April 1966) is a Bahamian politician and former Cabinet Minister.
Jerome Fitzgerald | |
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Minister of Education, Science & Technology | |
In office 10 May 2012 – 22 May 2017 | |
Preceded by | Desmond Bannister |
Succeeded by | Jeffrey L. Lloyd |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 April 1966 |
Children | Two sons and a daughter |
Alma mater | King's College London Cass Business School |
Education
editFitzgerald was educated at St Andrew's School, University of London (LLM, 1989) and the Cass Business School (MSc, 1992).
Political career
editFitzgerald 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- ^ "Fitzgerald: Aga Khan Destruction of the Exuma Sea Park: Statement by Jerome Fitzgerald". Bahamas Press. Nassau, Bahamas. 10 Oct 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "OPM welcomes Fitzgerald". Tribune Newspaper. Nassau, Bahamas. 4 October 1921. Retrieved 2 September 2022.