K. Peter Turnquest Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
K. Peter Turnquest
Office:Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas
Primeminister:Hubert Minnis
Term Start:12 May 2017
Term End:25 November 2020
Predecessor:Brent Symonette
Successor:Desmond Bannister
Office1:Minister of Finance
Primeminister1:Hubert Minnis
Term Start1:15 May 2017
Term End1:25 November 2020
Predecessor1:Perry Christie
Successor1:Hubert Minnis
Office2:Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama
Term Start2:May 7, 2012
Term End2:August 19, 2021
Birth Date:22 August 1964
Nationality:Bahamian
Spouse:Sonia Turnquest
Children:2
Image Name:GSR-17 Pre-Event Turnquest (cropped).jpg

Kevin Peter Turnquest (born August 22, 1964)[1] is a Bahamian politician who served as deputy prime minister and minister of finance from May 15, 2017[2] to November 25, 2020.[3] He is a certified public accountant.[4] He was the deputy leader of the Free National Movement. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University and his Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hon K. Peter Turnquest Bahamas AML/CFT . www.bahamasamlcft.com . en-US . 2018-11-30.
  2. Web site: May 12, 2017. K. Peter Turnquest Appointed Minister of Finance by the Governor General. Bahamas Information Services.
  3. Web site: 2020-11-25. Turnquest resigns, PM accepts. 2020-11-29. Eye Witness News. en-US.
  4. Web site: Kevin Peter Turnquest - Deputy Leader - The Free National Movement. ourfnm.org. 25 May 2017.