Eric Gardiner
Eric 'Player' Gardiner is a controversial figure in the Bahamas, recently in the news due to a plane crash off the Florida coast involving him and allegations of political connections to drug trafficking, raising concerns about the integrity of government officials.
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Recent news mentions
Eric Gardiner is mentioned as potentially having exercised control over Top Notch Builders' financial accounts.
Drug accused’s ties to business Venice Bay holdings
Bahamas· 2026-07-01
Eric 'Player' Gardiner was arrested by US authorities and indicted on drug smuggling conspiracy charges.
PM confirms investigation into crash involving drug suspectBahamas· 2026-06-22
Eric Gardiner is a convicted drug smuggler linked to allegations surrounding Top Notch Builders.
Mitchell calls FNM demands for Halkitis resignation ‘stupid’Bahamas· 2026-06-01
Eric Gardiner is linked to the Election Day plane crash and has been arrested for drug offenses.
Halkitis denies Gardiner hired himBahamas· 2026-05-29Mr Gardiner was allegedly carrying $30,000 when rescue teams reached him and ten other survivors of the crash.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protestsBahamas· 2026-05-28
