Frazette Gibson

Frazette Gibson
Member of Parliament for
Central Grand Bahama
Incumbent
Assumed office
12 May 2026
Preceded byIram Lewis
Personal details
PartyFree National Movement
EducationUniversity of The Bahamas

Frazette Gibson is a Bahamian politician from the Free National Movement (FNM). She was elected member of the House of Assembly for Central Grand Bahama in 2026. She was one of nine women who were elected.

Biography

Gibson was born in the settlement of Hunters, Grand Bahama, as the daughter of Bernadette McIntosh and Frazar Bullard. Gibson earned her bachelor’s degree in history and geography from the University of The Bahamas, where she was elected president of the College of The Bahamas Union of Students (COBUS).

Gibson was Chief Councillor for the City of Freeport Council. She is a school administrator and local government councillor. In 2024, she became chair of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network. In January 2026, she was selected to replace Iram Lewis as the FNM candidate for Central Grand Bahama. She was elected in the 2026 Bahamian general election.

References

  1. ↑ Guardian, The Nassau (2022-02-08). "Newly elected chief councilors ready to work, hoping for budget increase". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  2. ↑ "Bradley R. Fox Jr. (PLP)". The Nassau Guardian. 2026-05-12. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  3. ↑ Babb, Kaitlyn (13 May 2026). "Nine women elected to Parliament". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 13 May 2026. For the first time in 24 years, nine women will sit in Parliament, with all seven of the Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) female candidates reclaiming their seats and two women from the Free National Movement (FNM) emerging victorious in yesterday's general election.
  4. 1 2 "Frazette Gibson - The Free National Movement". www.fnmbahamas.org. 2025-12-15. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  5. ↑ Hall, Italia (2024-07-13). "GB Chief Councillor Looking Forward To International Appointment". Our News. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  6. ↑ "Two vie for Central GB nomination". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  7. ↑ "Chair of CLGF's women's network makes the case - CLGF". www.clgf.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  8. ↑ "From Iram Lewis exit to Frazette Gibson nomination: What this means for Central Grand Bahama CSJ Report-Understand Bahamian News". CSJ Report-Understand Bahamian News. 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  9. ↑ "Election of nine women shows real progress, says former MP". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

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