Leonardo Lightbourne
Leonardo Lightbourne | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Parliament of the Bahamas for North Andros and Berry Islands | |
| Assumed office 16 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carlton Bowleg Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Progressive Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | Liberty University |
Leonardo "Leo" Lightbourne is a Bahamian politician from the Progressive Liberal Party.
Education
Lightbourne attended Mangrove Cay High School and Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa.[1] He then earned a full basketball scholarship to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and played on the school's NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I team.[1]
Career
Before entering politics, he was an elite basketball player and businessman.[1] In the 2021 Bahamian general election, he was elected in North Andros and Berry Islands.[2]
In the 2026 Bahamian general election, Lightbourne will be a candidate in the newly created North Andros constituency.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c Guardian, The Nassau (2021-04-27). "Former professional athlete ventures into politics". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Miller addresses environmental concerns at Berry Islands town hall meeting". The Nassau Guardian. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ Babb, Kaitlyn (2026-01-13). "Lightbourne seeking renomination for North Andros". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ^ Knowles, Kendeno (2026-01-13). "Race Takes Shape As MP's Signal 2026 Intent". Our News. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
See also