Pia Glover-Rolle
Pia T. Glover-Rolle (born 18 April 1977) is a Bahamian Progressive Liberal Party politician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has been serving as the Bahamian Minister of State for Public Service since 23 September 2021 and the Member of Parliament from Golden Gates. Glover Rolle defeated FNM incumbent Michael Foulkes in the 2021 general election.[1]
Pia Glover-Rolle M.P. | |
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Minister of State for Public Service | |
Assumed office 23 September 2021 | |
Prime Minister | Philip "Brave" Davis |
Member of Parliament for Golden Gates | |
Assumed office 6 October 2021 | |
Preceded by | Michael Foulkes |
Majority | 695 (20%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Pia T. Glover 18 April 1977 Nassau, Bahamas |
Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
Spouse | Herman N. Rolle |
Career
Glover-Rolle is the Founder of PTG Marketing & Modeling Agency and Model and Talent Showcase of the Islands (Island MMTS).[2]
Glover-Rolle was ratified as the PLP candidate for the Golden Gates constituency in March 2021.[3] She unseated FNM incumbent Michael Foulkes. After the election, she was appointed Minister of State for the Public Service by new prime minister Philip "Brave" Davis. Glover-Rolle was officially sworn in to parliament on 6 October 2021. She apart of the largest number of females to serve in a Bahamian parliament.[4]
Personal life
Glover-Rolle has been married for over 20 years and has three daughters.[5]
Electoral History
Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ||
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PLP | Pia T. Glover Rolle | 1,872 | 53.87% | ||
FNM | Michael Foulkes (inc.) | 1,777 | 33.87% | ||
COI | Sharmaine Adderley | 263 | 7.57% | ||
DNA | Lamont Nixon | 85 | 2.45% | ||
Others | 78 | 2.25% | |||
Total | 4,075 | 100% |
References
- "New Cabinet recruits say they are 'happy to serve'". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- "thebahamasweekly.com - Bahamas shows well at Island Music, Model and Talent Showcase of the Islands". www.thebahamasweekly.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- Brown, Oswald; Editor (2021-03-17). "PLP RATIFIES 13 MORE CANDIDATES". BAHAMAS CHRONICLE. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
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has generic name (help) - Brown, Oswald; Editor (2021-09-20). "NEW PARLIAMENT WILL SEE RECORD NUMBER OF WOMEN SEATED". BAHAMAS CHRONICLE. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
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has generic name (help) - "Pia Glover-Rolle". The Progressive Liberal Party. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- "2021 General Election Results". Parliamentary Registration Department. 2021-09-19. Retrieved 2021-10-19.