Biography

For 25 years the Hon. Mario Bowleg has enjoyed a career in banking. Starting as the security/door man, he rose through the ranks and served as an Assistant Branch Manager at Commonwealth Bank.

Mr. Bowleg is perhaps even better known for his achievements in coaching, mentoring and sports leadership.

His name is synonymous with basketball in The Bahamas. For four non-consecutive years he was acclaimed as ‘National Champion’ and ‘Coach of the Year'.

Prior to his election as president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) he touched the lives of many particularly helping the disenfranchised to seek education and careers.

Mr. Bowleg is a drummer and a trumpet player with the Music Makers Junkanoo group.

He was elected Member of Parliament for Garden Hills on September 16, 2021 and appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture on September 22, 2021.

His portfolio includes:

• Department of Culture
• Department of Youth
• Department of Sports

Other Areas of Responsibilities:

• Cultural Development
• National Film Festival
• Promotion of Arts, Music and Performing Arts
• Junkanoo
• Carnival
• Festivals
• Cultural Exchange Programmes
• Relations with the National Cultural Commission
• National Art Gallery
• Cinemas and Films
• Youth Development
• Youth Services
• Athletic and Sporting Development
• Relations with Sporting Organizations
• Development of Playgrounds and Sporting Sites
• Queen Elizabeth Sports Center (including National Stadium)

October,2024