Hubert Minnis | |
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| 4th Prime Minister of the Bahamas | |
| In office 11 May 2017 – 17 September 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Marguerite Pindling Cornelius A. Smith |
| Deputy | Peter Turnquest |
| Preceded by | Perry Christie |
| Succeeded by | Philip Davis |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 17 September 2021 – 27 November 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Cornelius A. Smith |
| Preceded by | Philip Davis |
| Succeeded by | Michael Pintard |
| Member of Parliament for Killarney | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2007 | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 30 November 2020 – 16 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | K. Peter Turnquest |
| Succeeded by | Philip Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hubert Alexander Minnis 16 April 1954 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Political party | Free National Movement |
| Spouse | Patricia Beneby |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of the West Indies |
Hubert Alexander Minnis, ON[1] (born 16 April 1954)[2] is a Bahamian politician and doctor who served as prime minister of the Bahamas from May 2017 to 16 September 2021. Minnis is the former leader of the Free National Movement, the former governing party, and the Member of Parliament for the New Providence constituency of Killarney.[3] First elected to the legislature in the 2007 election,[3] he succeeded Hubert Ingraham as party leader following the party's defeat in the 2012 election.[4]
He was dismissed from his leadership role in the FNM in December 2016, and regained the position in April 2017 after much internal conflict within the party. He became prime minister following the victory of his party in the general election held on 10 May 2017.[5]
- ^ "BAHAMAS: Prime Minister received the title — the Most Honourable — during National Honours 2018 Ceremony". 9 October 2018.
- ^ media. "Dr. Minnis Celebrates Birthday students, teachers and staff at Gambier Primary School - Bahamaspress.com". Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ a b Smith, Dana (11 May 2012). "Minnis Sworn In As Opposition Leader". tribune242.com. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ "Bahamas' Free National Movement Names Hubert Minnis New Leader". caribjournal.com. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ "Hubert Minnis Going After Bahamas PM's Job". caribbean360.com. 18 April 2017. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2017.