Hubert Minnis
Hubert Alexander Minnis, ON (born 16 April 1954) is a Bahamian politician and doctor who served as prime minister of the Bahamas from May 2017 to 16 September 2021. Minnis is the leader of the Free National Movement, the former governing party, and the Member of Parliament for the New Providence constituency of Killarney. First elected to the legislature in the 2007 election, he succeeded Hubert Ingraham as party leader following the party's defeat in the 2012 election.
The Most Honourable Hubert Minnis ON | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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