Free National Movement

The Free National Movement (abbreviated FNM) is a political party in the Bahamas formed in the early 1970s and led by Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield. The current leader of the party is Michael Pintard and the current deputy leader is Shanendon Cartwright.

Free National Movement
AbbreviationFNM
LeaderMichael Pintard
Founded20 October 1971 (1971-10-20)
Split fromProgressive Liberal Party
HeadquartersMackey Street, N. 144
P.O. Box N-10713, Nassau
Youth wingTorch Bearers
IdeologyConservative liberalism
Political positionCentre-right
Colours  Red
Slogan"It's About Your Future!"
House of Assembly
7 / 39
Senate
4 / 16
Website
www.fnmbahamas.org
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The Free National Movement first came to power in 1992 after contesting numerous general elections without success. The party swept the 2017 general election, winning 35 of the 39 seats in the Legislature, but was defeated in 2021, losing 28 seats.

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