Shanendon Cartwright
Shanendon Cartwright is a Bahamian politician and the Member of Parliament for St Barnabas. He is known for advocating for environmental issues and has recently raised concerns regarding the environmental impact of SpaceX's rocket booster landings in the Bahamas. Cartwright emphasizes the need for transparency and public information about potential environmental risks associated with such initiatives, particularly in light of the Bahamas' commitment to climate justice.
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FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright led a protest outside the House of Assembly demanding answers about allegations of political links to drug trafficking.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protests
Bahamas· 2026-05-28
FNM Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright issued a statement highlighting the need for stronger police presence and engagement following a robbery.
Heroic worker tackles armed man in brazen robberyBahamas· 2026-02-23
Shanendon Cartwright, FNM deputy leader, rebuked the Davis administration over its handling of Grand Lucayan staff.
‘We were promised that we would be well taken care of and it hasn’t happened’Bahamas· 2026-02-20
FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has been ratified as the party’s candidate for the newly created St James constituency.
Minnis takes aim at ‘afraid’ FNM candidates switching seatsBahamas· 2026-02-11
Shanendon Cartwright is the MP for St Barnabas and will move to the new St James constituency.
FNM to ratify eight candidates as election race heats upBahamas· 2026-02-03
Free National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright argued that the Prime Minister’s announcement appeared to contradict the Emera president's statements.
Thompson: Table GB power dealBahamas· 2026-01-29
Shanendon Cartwright challenged the Davis administration to clearly say how much Bahamians will actually save from the recent VAT cut.
‘How much will Bahamians save from VAT cut on food?’Bahamas· 2026-01-22
Free National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright is also said to be eyeing the constituency.
Rick Fox to run for St James seat as independent or party candidateBahamas· 2026-01-14
Several residents leaned toward Free National Movement hopeful Shanendon Cartwright over Progressive Liberal Party contender Owen Wells.
St James residents split on whether new boundary cut was necessary or politicalBahamas· 2026-01-11
Free National Movement MP Shanendon Cartwright, a member of the commission, has said the delay is due to outstanding voter maps and registration figures from the Parliamentary Registration Department.
Cooper: Constituencies Commission still ‘grappling with complex issues’Bahamas· 2025-09-09
Shanendon Cartwright said the Boundaries Commission did not meet the August deadline for its report because it is still waiting on voter maps and registration figures.
Missing maps and data delays Boundaries Commission reportBahamas· 2025-09-03Shanendon Cartwright was suspended from Parliament by House Speaker Patricia Deveaux after refusing to apologise to MP Leon Lundy.
House suspends opposition deputy | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-07
Deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has questioned the need for biometric cards and the potential cybersecurity risks.
PM: Bahamas should make voter registration mandatoryBahamas· 2025-08-07
Shanendon Cartwright has blasted the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas for cutting short a live interview.
Cartwright: Censorship will not be accepted in The BahamasBahamas· 2025-08-05
FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright suggested the process of introducing biometric voter ID cards is being rushed.
Davis: Uptick in legal migrants due to labour shortage in constructionBahamas· 2025-07-29FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright also questioned oversight and cybersecurity protections.
Davis defends plan for biometric voter cardBahamas· 2025-07-24Shanendon Cartwright, the Member of Parliament for St Barnabas, has grown with the tournament, having competed in the tournament before he got started in politics.
‘Peace on Da Street’ classic: Clergy vs Politicians showdownBahamas· 2025-07-18
FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright said: '[The commission is] reviewing registers with access to registered voters to see if adjustments need to be made.'
Cooper: Constituencies Commission report delivery to PM expected by AugustBahamas· 2025-07-03Shanendon Cartwright, the FNM's deputy leader, promised to reverse a VAT levy imposed by the Davis administration on foreign yacht charters.
FNM to slash yacht tax rate 'highest in Caribbean-Atlantic'Bahamas· 2025-06-24
Shanendon Cartwright, the St Barnabas MP, criticized Mr Munroe’s presentation as shallow and dismissive.
Crime down - Munroe | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-06-20
Shanendon Cartwright criticized the Davis administration for using a projected budget surplus to mislead the public about the economy's prosperity.
Opposition deputy slams Budget surplus ‘gimmick’Bahamas· 2025-06-11Shanendon Cartwright accused the Davis administration of being 'enemies of transparency' regarding the Bahamas Moorings lease deal.
Enemies of transparency’ over Bahamas MooringsBahamas· 2025-06-11
Shanendon Cartwright says prosecutors have found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing during his time as executive chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority.
FNM deputy: My name is clearedBahamas· 2025-06-11
Shanendon Cartwright is the MP for St Barnabas who has been criticized for his visibility and engagement with constituents.
Cartwright criticised as he may switch constituenciesBahamas· 2025-05-26
Shanendon Cartwright was criticized by Prime Minister Davis for his past as chairman of the Beaches and Parks Authority.
PM hits out at absent PintardBahamas· 2025-05-19
Shanendon Cartwright proposed a $10m fire reform plan that was sharply rebuked by the Davis administration.
FNM’s fire service plan called ‘political showmanship grounded in fiction’Bahamas· 2025-05-13Shanendon Cartwright, Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement, outlined the party's proposal for investing in firefighting resources.
FNM: We will invest $10m in firefighting aircraft and trucksBahamas· 2025-05-12FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright criticized the National Security Minister for inadequate support to front-line responders.
Abaco fire crews fight to tackle hotspotsBahamas· 2025-05-06
Free National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright called the body camera proposal a distraction from the government’s broader failure.
Munroe defends camera proposal for visitor safetyBahamas· 2025-04-15
Deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright repeatedly glanced in Mr Lewis’s direction during the announcement.
Iram Lewis exits FNM and joins Coalition of IndependentsBahamas· 2025-04-03
