| St. Barnabas | |
| District: | New Providence |
| Year: | 2017 (current)1967 (historic) |
| Elects Howmany: | 1 |
| Seats: | 1 |
| Party: | Free National Movement |
| Members: | Shanendon Cartwright |
St. Barnabas is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Assembly of the Bahamas recreated in 2017.[1] It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) using the First past the post electoral system. It has been represented by Shanendon Cartwright from the FNM since 2017.[2]
It was known as New Providence South – St. Barnabas in the 20th century.[3]
St. Barnabas comprises portions of Fort Charlotte, Bains Town and Grants Town, Centerville and Englerston in Nassau.
| Election | Parliament | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Randol Fawkes | Labour Party | ||
| 1968 | Randol Fawkes | Labour Party | ||
| 1972 | S.S. Outten | Progressive Liberal Party | ||
| Election | Parliament | Candidate | Party | |
| 2017 | Shanendon Cartwright | Free National Movement | ||
| 2021 | 14th Bahamian Parliament | Shanendon Cartwright | Free National Movement |
Ruby Ann Darling ran as an independent candidate.[4]
This by-election was the final election contested by the Vanguard Nationalist and Socialist Party.
7 candidates contested the 2021 Bahamian general election including:[5]
Shanendon Cartwright from the FNM was re-elected with a reduced majority.[6]