
Parliament of The Bahamas
Joined the Commonwealth: 10 July 1973
CPA Branch formed: 1 January 1933
Unicameral/Bicameral: Bicameral - House of Assembly (39), Senate (16)
Parliament/Legislature website: Parliament of The Bahamas
Standing Orders: click here
Constitution: click here
Recent CPA Bilateral Programmatic Activities/News:
CPA Post-Election Seminar for the Parliament of The Bahamas
The CPA Post-Election Seminar which ran from the 15-17 December 2021 in Nassau, New Providence, provided a valuable opportunity to help shape the parliamentary careers of the newly elected and returning Members of both the House and Senate to develop their skills and understanding of parliamentary democracy. The programme covered areas focusing on parliamentary practice and procedure, administration and financing of Parliament, public outreach and engagement, the role of select committees as well as key Commonwealth values and principles, such as the Latimer House Principles on the Separation of Powers.
Read the Outcomes report below:
Read the Outcomes Report
Key Facts

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10 Jul 1973
01 Jan 1932
18
Nassau