Porgy Bay

Porgy Bay
Town
Porgy Bay
Coordinates: 25°44′36″N 79°17′12″W / 25.74332°N 79.28669°W / 25.74332; -79.28669
CountryBahamas
IslandBiminis
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone)
Area code242

Porgy Bay is a fishing village in the Bahamas located on North Bimini island.[1]

Etymology

The town name refers to the Pluma porgy, a species of fish found in the Caribbean.[2]

Governance

For elections to the Parliament of the Bahamas, Porgy Bay is part of the Bimini and Berry Islands constituency.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Retreat Centre & Food". WildQuest | Wild Dolphin Swims Bahamas. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Shorefishes - The Fishes - Species". biogeodb.stri.si.edu. Archived from the original on 30 March 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  3. ^ "House of Assembly Revision of Boundaries and Re-distribution of Seats Order, 2026 (S.I. No. 5 of 2026)" (PDF). Laws of The Bahamas. Office of the Governor-General. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.