Chester Cooper
BahamaspoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chester Cooper is the Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, known for advocating environmental protection and sustainable development. He has been a vocal supporter of stringent environmental standards for foreign investors, ensuring that operations like those of SpaceX align with the country's climate change goals. Recently, he addressed concerns regarding the environmental impact of SpaceX's rocket landings in Bahamian waters, emphasizing the government's commitment to safeguarding marine ecosystems.
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Chester Cooper, the deputy prime minister, was present at the ground-breaking of the Cotton Bay Holdings project.
$360m project terminates staff, splits with contractorBahamas· 2026-06-19
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper has said that his new role will focus on shaping the country’s future through youth development.
Govt promises teacher raises and upgrades in new budgetBahamas· 2026-05-29
Chester Cooper confirmed that an emergency medical flight may have been affected by a runway lighting issue.
Exuma man dies as airport lights failBahamas· 2026-02-27
Chester Cooper, the deputy prime minister, categorically rejects any attempt to link him to Jeffrey Epstein.
DPM slams ‘completely false’ Epstein e-mailsBahamas· 2026-02-20
Chester Cooper is the MP for Exumas and Ragged Island who ordered a probe into the runway lights after a patient's death.
Cooper orders probe into Exuma runway lights after patient’s deathBahamas· 2026-02-20
Chester Cooper, the minister responsible for investments, has been discussing the potential economic impact of large developments.
Governor’s Harbour plan is model ‘that’s never worked’Bahamas· 2026-02-19
Chester Cooper, the deputy prime minister and minister of tourism and aviation, hailed the launch of American Airlines’ service between Miami and Bimini as a significant boost for the island’s tourism industry.
DPM hails American’s Bimini launch as airport 60% finishedBahamas· 2026-02-17
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper said Baha Mar has strengthened the country’s tourism product.
New $700m Baha Mar expansion will bring 500 permanent jobsBahamas· 2026-02-12
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper described ratification as 'a deployment order'.
PLP to launch election campaign February 16Bahamas· 2026-02-10
Chester Cooper was ratified as the candidate for Exuma and Ragged Island.
Watson out as PLP ratify final candidatesBahamas· 2026-02-02
Chester Cooper, the deputy prime minister, pledged that demolition work at the Grand Bahama International Airport would begin soon.
Chamber chief: PM must layout ‘concrete plans’ for Grand BahamaBahamas· 2026-01-28
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the distribution corrected a longstanding injustice that prevented families from fully benefiting from assets they already controlled in practice.
PM Davis delivers 200 land conveyances to families on Moore’s Island, AbacoBahamas· 2026-01-14
Chester Cooper is mentioned as part of the administration that is expected to continue supporting the north.
PLP to re-nominate Petty for North Eleuthera seatBahamas· 2025-12-24
Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments and aviation, asserted that the Davis administration will assess the impacts of the new and increased fees.
Gov’t boating fee review: ‘We start over yet again’Bahamas· 2025-12-23
Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, announced a review of the fee increases affecting the boating industry.
Marinas fear $25m hit as yacht show is cancelledBahamas· 2025-12-23
Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, highlighted the project's benefits for Bahamians in terms of employment and ownership.
Royal Caribbean PI ‘benchmark’ employing over 500 BahamiansBahamas· 2025-12-15
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper noted the long interval since The Bahamas last had a US ambassador, calling Ambassador Walker’s arrival a breath of fresh air for bilateral relations.
300 families to benefit from $500k US hurricane grantBahamas· 2025-12-12
Chester Cooper is the Deputy Prime Minister who filed his declarations.
Pintard: If chairman does not share disclosures, I willBahamas· 2025-12-11
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said these concerns are recognised, adding that Goodman’s Bay is under Beaches and Parks.
Beach access fears raised as land swap resolution passesBahamas· 2025-12-10
Chester Cooper, also minister of tourism, investments and aviation, spoke up after Adrian White questioned a land swap that could affect beach access.
DPM pledges continued Bahamian beach accessBahamas· 2025-12-10
Chester Cooper is the Deputy Prime Minister who confirmed filing his disclosures.
As year draws to a close still no clear indication of public disclosure complianceBahamas· 2025-12-10Chester Cooper announced that The Bahamas had broken tourism records for three consecutive years.
Tourism ‘pacing ahead’ despite ‘reduced weeks’ for NovemberBahamas· 2025-12-03
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper also acknowledged that the register needs updating and encouraged residents who have not transferred their voter information to do so.
'2,500 voters are missing,' says AGBahamas· 2025-12-02
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper claims he has never been sure if Ambassador-at-Large Rick Fox is even Bahamian.
‘I always thought he was Canadian’ - Cooper questions Rick Fox’s nationalityBahamas· 2025-12-02
Chester Cooper hailed the settlement as a good outcome for the tourism business.
First Baha Mar developer ‘vindicated’ by settlementBahamas· 2025-11-27
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper dismissed concerns about low voter turnout affecting the PLP's victory.
Sands claims 3,000 voters ‘unlocatable’ in Golden Isles due to outdated registerBahamas· 2025-11-27
Tourism Minister Chester Cooper described the building as decades old and said officials decided to clear the entire block following the massive fire.
Arnold’s Department Store demolished as Cooper looks to remedy ‘dead after five-O-clock’ downtownBahamas· 2025-11-25Tourism Minister and Exuma MP Chester Cooper said Sandals is the 'anchor of the tourism product' on the island and its largest employer.
Sandals to convert Emerald Bay into Beaches resort in $100m redevelopment dealBahamas· 2025-11-22
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper noted that no decisions have been made on how the government will assist the vendors.
PM’s meeting with Arawak Cay vendors ‘like a photo op’Bahamas· 2025-11-19
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper defended the government's handling of the Rosewood Exuma project.
Rosewood developer to file revised plan amid protestBahamas· 2025-11-17
