Brent Symonette
Brent Symonette is a prominent Bahamian politician and businessman, known for his role as a member of the Free National Movement (FNM) and for serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas. He has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Financial Services and Investments, and has been influential in shaping economic policies in the country. Symonette is recognized for his leadership in the FNM and his contributions to the party's vision for national development. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of Dr. Duane Sands' commitment to the Elizabeth constituency amid speculation about potential candidacies for the upcoming general election.
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Recent news mentions
Former Immigration Minister Brent Symonette suggested it would be 'inhumane' to deport convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after his sentence.
Public blasts Symonette’s comment on Adriel’s killer
Bahamas· 2026-02-17
Former Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said deporting convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after he completes his 40-year sentence for killing Adriel Moxey would be 'inhumane'.
Symonette: ‘Inhumane’ to deport child killer after serving sentenceBahamas· 2026-02-16Former immigration minister Brent Symonette suggested that Dr Minnis could have remained relevant without severing ties with the FNM.
Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at riskBahamas· 2026-02-12
Former immigration minister Brent Symonette said Dr Minnis did not need to sever ties with the party to remain relevant.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’Bahamas· 2026-02-11
Brent Symonette was one of the deputy prime ministers of The Bahamas who could have been referenced in Webster's email to Epstein.
Epstein advised: Bahamas ‘will welcome you with open arms’Bahamas· 2026-02-02
Brent Symonette is a scion of Sir Roland Symonette and was once a leader of the UBP.
FRONT PORCH: The kingmakers want to be kingsBahamas· 2025-10-17
He succeeded former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette in 2021.
Sands ‘committed’ to Elizabeth amid St Anne’s seat speculationBahamas· 2025-05-15
