When is bahamas election 2017

Tale dolor mea ex, te enim assum suscipit cum, vix aliquid omittantur in. Duo eu cibo dolorum menandri, nam sumo dicit admodum ei. Ne mazim commune honestatis cum, mentitum phaedrum sit et. The Bahamas Geberal Elections will be held Wednesday, May 10, , and will determine the next governing party of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. There are presently 39 seats available in Parliament representing the 39 constituencies in the country. The number of seats in the House of Assembly has increased from 38 to 39 following the decision of the Boundaries Commission in December Members of the House of Assembly are elected from single-member constituencies using first-past-the-post voting.

The majority party then selects the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the Governor-General. A total of six parties contested the election. There were candidates in the election. During the election campaigning, the FNM campaigned on a platform for change, promising to promote "Bahamian ownership in the economy". The agreement signed between the PLP Government and the buyer of the Baha Mar in April stipulates further financial contribution of the Government, write off of debt as well as the issuing of work permits for foreign workers.

The outgoing Prime Minister himself lost the seat he had held since On 11 May, Mr. Site Map. The Group observed the advanced poll on the 3 May and began its briefings with a broad range of stakeholders on 4 May. Our briefings are wide ranging, encompassing the Parliamentary Registration Department, political parties and local stakeholders including representatives from civil society.

On Monday 8 May, members of the group will deploy to various constituencies to observe preparations ahead of polling day. On Election day, we will observe opening, voting, closing, counting and the results management process.

We will issue an interim statement on our preliminary findings shortly after the elections. Structure of Parliament. Bicameral Parliament consisting of the Senate with 16 seats and the House of Assembly with 40 seats.

Electoral Law. In the Senate 16 members are appointed by the Governor-General to serve 5-year terms. In the House of Assembly 39 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve 5-year terms. Total Seats. Voter Turnout. United Bahamian Party.

Progressive Liberal Party.