The Boundaries Commission of The Bahamas is advancing plans to establish two new constituencies in preparation for the upcoming general election. The proposed changes involve splitting the existing Killarney constituency and the West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency, according to sources familiar with the matter. The commission convened recently to finalize these adjustments, which are expected to be submitted to the Prime Minister shortly. Killarney, currently one of the most densely populated constituencies with over 7,000 registered voters, has been a focal point of discussions for some time. Similarly, West Grand Bahama and Bimini, now home to 6,070 registered voters, have also been under review due to population growth. Additionally, several constituencies in New Providence, including St Barnabas, Tall Pines, Centreville, and Freetown, may undergo changes to their polling station allocations. Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, a member of the commission, highlighted the body’s progress in analyzing boundary adjustments to ensure a more equitable distribution of voters. While the law does not mandate a fixed voter count per constituency, the Constitution requires that boundary changes reflect population size and address practical needs to justify any significant disparities.
Two new constituencies proposed – with splits in Killarney and West GB and Bimini
