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Carlton Bowleg

Carlton Bowleg Jr. is a Bahamian politician from the Free National Movement who served as the Member of Parliament for the North Andros and Berry Islands constituency from 2017 to 2021.[1]

Carlton Bowleg
Member of the Parliament of the Bahamas for North Andros and Berry Islands
In office
10 May 2017 – 16 September 2021
Preceded byPerry Gomez
Succeeded byLeonardo Lightbourne
Personal details
Born
Andros, The Bahamas
PartyFree National Movement
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life

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Bowleg was born and raised in Andros and was educated at Mastic Point All Age School and North Andros High School.[2] He was born as one of nine children to Carlton Lewis Bowleg Sr and his wife Mary Bowleg.[3]

Biography

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In the 2017 Bahamian general election, Bowleg was elected MP for North Andros and Berry Islands.[4] Bowleg served as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources under Hubert Minnis.[5] In 2025, applied to be a candidate for the next general election.[6] Bowleg and Randy Rolle applied for Bimini and Berry Island.[7] Bowleg is the FNM candidate for Bimini and Berry Islands in the 2026 Bahamian general election.[8]

Personal life

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In August 2021, Bowleg was injured in a car accident.[9]

References

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  1. ↑ Simmons, Fay (August 11, 2023). "Ex-MP denies BPL protest is 'political'". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  2. ↑ "Carlton Bowleg - The Free National Movement". www.fnmbahamas.org. 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  3. ↑ "Obituary for Carlton Lewis Bowleg Sr | The Tribune". www.tribune242.com. 2019. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  4. ↑ "Andros MP and Native Helps his Own | Andros, Bahamas | Bahamas Local News - Andros, Bahamas". www.bahamaslocal.com. February 12, 2018. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  5. ↑ McCartney, Paige (2019-11-18). "Govt seeking to develop cascarilla-based industry on Acklins". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  6. ↑ "17 FNM candidates ratified". The Nassau Guardian. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  7. ↑ Thompson, Taneka (2026-01-09). "Bowleg and PLP Senator Randy Rolle eyeing new Bimini and Berry Isl seat". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  8. ↑ "Carlton Bowleg - Bimini and Berry Islands · Bimini". www.bahamas2026.com/.
  9. ↑ Bowleg, Earyel (August 9, 2021). "MP airlifted after car collision". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2026-04-21.

See also

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