President of the Senate of The Bahamas (2024)

As of 2024, the President of the Senate of The Bahamas is Lashell Adderley.

Profile

• Appointed: May 2022 by Governor-General Sir Cornelius A. Smith.
• Party: Free National Movement (FNM).
• Senate Service: Since 2017.
• Prior Ministerial Roles: Minister of Social Services & Urban Development; Minister of Housing & Environment.

Role

• Presides over Senate sittings.
• Ensures orderly debate, applies Standing Orders.
• Represents Senate ceremonially.
• Casting vote in ties.

The Bahamas has a bicameral Parliament: 39 elected House of Assembly members + 16 appointed Senators (9 on PM advice, 4 on Opposition Leader advice, 3 by Governor-General). Senate President is chosen from among Senators.