Vincent A. Peet 2007

Biography
The Biography of The Hon. Vincent Arthur Peet, LLB. (Hons.) Member of Parliament – North Andros and The Berry Islands. Minister of Financial Services and Investments

The Hon. Vincent Arthur Peet, born October 25, 1953 in the picturesque isle of Stafford Creek, Andros, is the son of Arthur Peet and the late Letis Neely. He obtained his early education in his hometown of Andros, and later relocated to New Providence where he furthered his studies at Queen’s College from 1967-1972.

Minister Peet, a dedicated Civil Servant, served his country with distinction for three (3) years in 1972-1975 at The Public Service Training Centre. In 1975-1976, he matriculated at the University of the West Indies (UWI) at Kingston, Jamaica, Mona Campus where he obtained a Certificate in Management Studies. In 1976-1980, he studied at UWI Cave Hill Campus in Bridgetown, Barbados where he obtained his LLB Degree with Honours. In 1980-1981, he received a Certificate in Legal Education from The Norman Manly Law School in Jamaica.

Minister Peet returned home to serve his country as Crown Counsel in the Attorney General’s Office in 1981. He served as the Leading Prosecutor for several years before entering private practice in 1986 where he continued to serve his fellowmen as an attorney and founder of Vincent Peet & CO. Law Firm.

Minister Peet won a seat in The Honourable House of Assembly as a Member of Parliament for the South Beach Constituency in 1987, and was appointed as Minister of Consumer Affairs in October of 1990. His responsibilities included: The Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas, (ZNS), Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation, (BATELCO), Bahamas Electricity Corporation, (BEC), Water & Sewerage Corporation, and the Rent and Price Control Units.

Additionally, Minister Peet served as a former Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party, (PLP) where his dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to nation building are unquestioned.

Minister Peet willingly offered himself as a candidate in the 2002 General Elections and became the Member of Parliament for North Andros and The Berry Islands. Following the PLP’s overwhelming victory at the polls on May 2nd, 2002, he was appointed Minister of Labour and Immigration, a portfolio he held until Tuesday February 22nd, 2006. His responsibilities were inclusive of but not limited to labour education, manpower and employment, employment agencies, trade unions, trade disputes, wage councils, inspection and safety, and workmen’s compensation. He also had an on-going relationship with The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal, the Immigration Department with matters pertaining to emigration, nationality, citizenship, work and residency permits.

In addition, Minister Peet was appointed Government Leader in the Honourable House of Assembly in May 2002.

In a National Address to the Nation, the Rt. Honourable Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas announced a Cabinet reshuffle which resulted in the Honourable Vincent A. Peet, MP being named as the new Minister of Financial Services and Investments effective Wednesday February 23rd, 2006. His responsibilities are: Promotion of the Financial Services Industry, promotion and facilitation of Domestic and Foreign Investment, on-going relations with The Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Small Business Development, Industry and Manufacturing, Industries Encouragement, processing of applications to the National Economic Council and Investment Board, co-ordination of the Domestic Investment Board, processing of applications under the Hotels Encouragement Act, relations with the Hotel Corporation of The Bahamas, relations with the Financial Services Board, the Consultative Forum and other representative bodies in the Financial Services Industry as well as the Promotion of Electronic Commerce Industry.

Additional Facts about Vincent Peet

Minister Peet and Dr. Evet Peet are the proud parents of Vinette Monique Peet, 20 years old and Ronald Alex Vincent Peet, 17 years old.
Minister Peet, an avid sports fan, enjoys a variety of sporting activities.
A devout Methodist with strong Baptist roots, Minister Peet receives godly wisdom to assist him with the execution of his duties. His experiences and commitment to serve his country can be captured in these words of wisdom: “What the mind of a man can conceive and believe, it can also achieve!”