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Incumbent Prime Minister Perry Christie of the Progressive Liberal Party concedes defeat to Hubert Minnis of the Free National Movement in the Bahamas' general election. Hubert Alexander Minnis, leader of the Free National Movement, becomes the new Prime Minister of the Bahamas. Minnis previously served as a Member of Parliament and succeeded Hubert Ingraham as party leader after the 2012 election defeat. After facing internal conflicts within the party, he regains his leadership role and secures victory in the general election.
Tuesday, 9 May, 2017