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The People That Make Parliament Work

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – They show up for work everyday Monday to Friday but definitely not from 9-5. Their jobs help to shape governance and the things crucial to our everyday lives.

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7 months ago

October 4, 2023

Sasha Lightbourne

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – They show up for work everyday Monday to Friday but definitely not from 9-5. Their jobs help to shape governance and the things crucial to our everyday lives.

They are the people who make parliament work – the clerk, deputy clerk and assistant clerk.

Their responsibilities include an endless list of duties ensuring the legislative framework is strong and that doesn’t even touch the tip of the iceberg rather just a snapshot into the operations of the more popular House of Assembly and stately Senate.

Asharan Lightbourne is the lone female on the team.

But beyond helping to shape the political landscape there are some light moments as well – that have become fond memories.

Just to put this story into perspective, Forbes started out as a messenger in Parliament, already accumulating 45 years under his belt.

Lightbourne has been with Parliament for 16 years while Flowers has four and a ha