Nine more cabinet ministers were sworn in during a ceremony at Government House this afternoon as the Davis administration continues to finalize its new Cabinet ahead of the opening of Parliament on May 20. Veteran parliamentarian Glenys Hanna-Martin was appointed Minister of Tourism, Dr. Michael Darville returned as Minister of Health, and Keith Bell was sworn in as Minister of Housing and Land Reform. Among those also taking the oath of office was JoBeth Coleby-Davis, who w

One day after Prime Minister Philip Davis was sworn into office, four senior members of the new administration took their oaths during a ceremony at Government House this morning. Chester Cooper was sworn in as deputy prime minister and minister of education, while Senator Wayne Munroe took the oath as attorney general. Michael Halkitis was officially sworn in as minister of finance, and Fred Mitchell also took the oath of office during the ceremony as minister of foreign aff

Prime Minister Philip Davis was officially sworn in for a second consecutive term this morning following the Progressive Liberal Party’s historic landslide victory in the May 12 general election. The ceremony was held at Government House and attended by PLP candidates, senior party officials, supporters and former parliamentarians, marking the beginning of another five-year term for the Davis administration. The Progressive Liberal Party secured a commanding 33 of the country

Following the Free National Movement’s crushing defeat in the May 12 general election, party leader Michael Pintard is facing mounting pressure from some within the organization to step aside, as questions intensify over the party’s future direction and electoral viability under his leadership. The Progressive Liberal Party secured a commanding 33 of the country’s 41 seats, including victories in both newly created constituencies — St. James and Bimini and Berry Islands — fur

Despite celebrity endorsements, star-studded appearances and a social media campaign filled with famous faces, Rick Fox failed to convince voters in Garden Hills to send him to Parliament in the May 12 general election. The Free National Movement candidate lost to incumbent Mario Bowleg of the Progressive Liberal Party, who secured another term as part of a sweeping PLP victory at the polls. Fox, a former NBA champion turned actor, entered the race with considerable internati

For weeks, former prime minister Hubert Minnis had walked through the Killarney constituency like a man convinced history still belonged to him. He reminded supporters that he had represented Killarney since 2007. He spoke about roads paved, favors granted, funerals attended, hands shaken and battles fought. Even after the Free National Movement denied him renomination, Minnis refused to accept that his political life was nearing its end. Instead, he declared himself an indep

The Progressive Liberal Party stormed back into office Tuesday night with a commanding landslide victory over the Free National Movement, securing a historic second consecutive term and cementing Prime Minister Philip Davis as one of the country’s most successful modern political leaders. With unofficial results still being finalized late into the night, the PLP was projected to capture close to 30 seats, handing the governing party one of its most decisive mandates in recent

Three people were injured when a plane traveling from Abaco to Grand Bahama crashed on Tuesday morning. Shortly before noon, an overdue aircraft, registration HP-1859, was en route to Grand Bahama International Airport with 10 persons on board. The aircraft had earlier departed Leonard Thompson International Airport. While en route, the pilot-in-command declared an emergency with air traffic control before communication with the aircraft was subsequently lost. Air traffic con

On the eve of the May 12 general election, the Free National Movement closed out its campaign with a rally at the old carnival grounds that drew a noticeably larger crowd than some of its recent events but still fell short of the massive turnouts seen at the governing Progressive Liberal Party rallies over the weekend. The FNM’s final push featured a third appearance by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, whose presence injected a level of energy and enthusiasm into suppor

Confusion erupted at a Rubis service station on East and Soldier Road today after an attempted fuel giveaway connected to Free National Movement candidate for Garden Hills, Rick Fox, reportedly proceeded without prior authorization from the company, prompting the temporary closure of the station. Eyewitnesses described long lines of motorists and uncertainty at the location as residents gathered expecting free fuel. The situation intensified after Fox was reportedly informed

The Progressive Liberal Party drew thousands of supporters to Clifford Park on Saturday night in what party officials described as their largest rally of the 2026 general election campaign season so far. Supporters dressed in PLP colors flooded the park hours before the main event, waving flags, dancing to music and cheering as party leaders and candidates took the stage ahead of Tuesday’s general election. Among those addressing the crowd were Prime Minister and PLP Leader P

Former NBA player and Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Garden Hills Rick Fox is drawing attention and criticism for enlisting international celebrities to publicly support his campaign on social media and at political events in the days before the general election. Among the high-profile figures reportedly backing Fox are former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, reggae artist Buju Banton, and actor Boris Kodjoe. Videos circulating online feature celebrity messages encourag

OPM Director of Communications Latrae Rahming dismissed remarks made by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham during the Free National Movement rally last night, saying the opposition was “leaning on old political figures because it lacks confidence in its current leadership.” Rahming said the appearance of Ingraham at the rally underscored what he described as growing uncertainty within the FNM over the leadership of Michael Pintard. “The FNM is now hiding behind former Prim

PLP Killarney candidate Robyn Lynes delivered what many supporters described as one of the standout speeches of the evening at the Progressive Liberal Party’s rally at the Gladstone Road Farmers Market on Monday night, drawing loud applause and energizing the crowd as the party intensifies its push ahead of the May 12 general election. Lynes, who is contesting the traditionally Free National Movement stronghold of Killarney, laid out the case for PLP leadership during what su

Former prime minister Hubert Ingraham overshadowed FNM leader Michael Pintard at the latest rally held by the party, renewing questions about who is really calling the shots in the FNM. The rally in New Providence marked Ingraham’s first appearance on the campaign stage for the FNM this election season, and his return immediately energized the crowd. Speaking just before Pintard, Ingraham delivered a lengthy and fiery address that repeatedly drew loud applause, chants and sta

Operations at the Parliamentary Registration Department were briefly halted this afternoon after a fire alarm triggered an evacuation, sending staff out of the building and interrupting normal business. While the cause of the alarm has not been confirmed, the incident quickly became a focal point for the FNM, which argues it reflects broader issues within the department. Attorney Michael Scott spoke on the party’s behalf as senior party leaders weren’t at the Department. The

Andrew McKinney, a longtime public servant whose influence on national ceremonial standards spanned decades, has died. McKinney passed away on Sunday following health issues. McKinney, who served as Chief of Protocol, is being remembered as a meticulous guardian of state ceremony. He earned a reputation as a strict adherent to diplomatic and ceremonial standards, helping to establish and preserve detailed records for state occasions. His career dates back to the 1970s, during

Pressure is mounting on Michael Pintard as he works to reinvigorate the Free National Movement (FNM) base, following a show of strength by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) that drew an overwhelming crowd to the Beach Soccer Stadium last night. PLP supporters packed the venue to capacity, with attendees spilling beyond its confines and lining surrounding areas. Traffic congestion stretched along Shirley Street and East Bay Street as vehicles filled nearby lots and sidewalks

A tense confrontation unfolded at the T.G. Glover Primary School nomination center as Coalition of Independents (COI) leader Lincoln Bain attempted—unsuccessfully—to block the nomination of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate for Fort Charlotte, Sebastian Bastian. Bain, accompanied by a group of supporters, entered the nomination venue and challenged the legitimacy of Bastian’s candidacy, alleging that Bastian holds government contracts that would disqualify him from ru

PLP candidate Robyn Lynes made her official entry into the Killarney race in a high-profile nomination appearance at Gambier Primary School, accompanied by Dame Marguerite Pindling, former governor general and widow of the country’s first prime minister, the late Sir Lynden Pindling. Lynes arrived surrounded by an enthusiastic group of supporters, adding to the significance of the moment as she formally submitted her nomination papers ahead of the May 12 general election. Des