K. Peter Turnquest is a Bahamian politician and member of the Free National Movement (FNM). He has served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in the Bahamas government, playing a key role in shaping the country's economic policies. Turnquest was first elected to the House of Assembly in 2012, representing the East Grand Bahama constituency. He has a background in finance and business, which has informed his approach to governance and fiscal management in the Bahamas.