Everything about Parliament Of The Bahamas totally explained
The
Bahamian Parliament is a
bicameral body that, in its organisation and functions, closely follows the canons of the
Westminster system. It meets in
Nassau, the capital.
House of Assembly
The House of Assembly is the
lower chamber. It consists of 41 members, elected from individual constituencies for five-year terms. As under the Westminster system, the government may dissolve the parliament and call elections at any time. The House of Assembly performs all major legislative functions.
The
Prime Minister is the leader of the party controlling the majority of the House of Assembly seats.
The speaker of the House of Assembly is currently Mr.
Alvin Smith.
Latest election
Senate
The Senate (upper house) consists of 16 members appointed by the
Governor-General. Nine of these senators are selected on the advice of the Prime Minister, four on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, and three on the advice of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.
The President of the Senate is currently Mrs.
Lynn Holowesko.
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