Isaac Chester Cooper (born 29 July 1970) is a Bahamian
Progressive Liberal Party
The Progressive Liberal Party ( abbreviated PLP) is a populist and social liberal party in the Bahamas. Philip Davis is the leader of the party.
History
The PLP was founded in 1953 by William Cartwright, Cyril Stevenson, and Henry Milton T ...
politician serving as Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas to
Philip Davis and
Minister of Tourism and Aviation since September 2021. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for The Exumas and Ragged Island since 2017.
Early life
Cooper was born and raised in
Forbes Hill,
Little Exuma, the youngest of 12 children to the Reverends Eulon and Louise Cooper. His father passed away when he was 5. He graduated with a
Master of Business Administration
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in Accounting and Finance from
Nova Southeastern University
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in 1995.
Career
Before going into politics, Cooper worked in finance. He became the Chairman and CEO of BAF Global Group and President and CEO of BAF Financial & Insurance Ltd.
In November 2016, Cooper was ratified as the PLP candidate for the Exumas and Ragged Island in the
2017 general election. He was one of four PLP candidates to win or retain their seat that election. Whilst in Opposition, he became Deputy Leader of the PLP to Leader
Philip Davis. As the PLP won the
2021 general election, it was confirmed Cooper would remain in his post and was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister. He was also appointed Minister of Tourism, Investment, and Aviation.
Personal life
He is married to Cecillia; they have three children. He selects a charity a year to donate his MP salary to.
References
External links
PLP profile
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Living people
Deputy Prime Ministers of the Bahamas
Members of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas
Nova Southeastern University alumni
People from Exuma
Progressive Liberal Party politicians
21st-century Bahamian politicians
1964 births