Porgy Bay
Porgy Bay | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Porgy Bay | |
| Coordinates: 25°44′36″N 79°17′12″W / 25.74332°N 79.28669°W | |
| Country | Bahamas |
| Island | Biminis |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| Area code | 242 |
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
- ^ "Retreat Centre & Food". WildQuest | Wild Dolphin Swims Bahamas. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Shorefishes - The Fishes - Species". biogeodb.stri.si.edu. Archived from the original on 30 March 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "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.