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Philip E. Davis in! Hubert A. Minnis out! as Bahamas PM

Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert A. Minnis on Thursday, September 16, 2021, conceded defeat in the Bahamas General Elections after calling his challenger Philip E. Davis aka ‘Brave” to congratulate him and his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) on winning the polls. Photo: Internet Source
NASSAU, Bahamas - Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert A. Minnis on Thursday, September 16, 2021, conceded defeat in the Bahamas General Elections after calling his challenger Philip E. Davis aka ‘Brave” to congratulate him and his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) on winning the polls.

“I offered him my best wishes as his government now faces the continued fight against COVID-19, and the restoration of our economy,” Minnis, the leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) party, said in a statement.

Mr. Davis, Leader of The Progressive Liberal Party, was sworn in as the fifth Prime Minister of the Bahamas Friday, September 17, 2021, in a private ceremony held at The Governor-General’s office shortly after noon. 

Information from the Bahamas Information Services indicated that the prime minister-elect took a decision to hold a private swearing-in in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to local new reports, while Minnis had hoped of being the first Prime Minister elected for a second term in 24 years, Davis’ PLP gained momentum with a campaign focused on what it termed the government’s mishandling of the COVID-19 outbreak and the economy.

"In the morning we will rise as one nation and meet the challenges ahead," Davis told the media after Minnis conceded.

"Thank you for seeing the possibilities of what we can build together for our children and grandchildren," he further said.

5 Responses to “Philip E. Davis in! Hubert A. Minnis out! as Bahamas PM”

  • asking for a friend (18/09/2021, 20:01) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow would that happen here!
  • Hurting People. (19/09/2021, 06:51) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    When people hurting, cant get work cant pay their bills when time to vote they dont want to hear about Covid as real as it is....Its an excuse, time to try something different..President Bush always say, people vote on the economy money in their pockets food on their tables...Fahie and VIP lack Wisdom, Used all that wasted monies on consultant and fake fishers and farmers, it would have been a wiser and better strtegy to give another Stimulus for Christmas to the people still afffected by Job lost and reduce hrs...Thats what will keep him in Power, Now they dont stand a chance..
  • voter (19/09/2021, 14:06) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Vip will win that would never happen here


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