Hubert Minnis
Dr. Hubert Minnis is a Bahamian politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Bahamas from 2017 to 2021. He is a member of the Free National Movement and has represented the Killarney constituency in the House of Assembly. Known for his focus on healthcare and disaster recovery, Minnis has been a vocal critic of government policies and practices, particularly regarding transparency and accountability. Recently, he has been in the news for calling for an investigation into a controversial mooring deal that he claims benefits well-connected insiders at the expense of the Bahamian people.
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Former prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis is running as an independent candidate in the Killarney constituency.
Barnett-Ellis: Killarney residents call for additional police station
Bahamas· 2026-03-06
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis suggested that under his leadership, a candidate facing questions tied to a criminal investigation would not linger in the headlines.
‘I would deal with a party issue before a second newspaper cycle’Bahamas· 2026-02-26
Dr Hubert Minnis announced he will run as an independent candidate for Killarney, ending his formal ties with the FNM.
Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at riskBahamas· 2026-02-12
Dr Hubert Minnis criticised the Progressive Liberal Party over the multi-billion-dollar resort.
New $700m Baha Mar expansion will bring 500 permanent jobsBahamas· 2026-02-12
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took shots at Free National Movement candidates who are now seeking election in different seats.
Minnis takes aim at ‘afraid’ FNM candidates switching seatsBahamas· 2026-02-11
Dr Hubert Minnis announced that he intends to contest Killarney as an independent candidate.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’Bahamas· 2026-02-11Dr Hubert Minnis is asserting he would never have agreed to any government borrowing being governed by a foreign lender’s own laws.
Minnis: I’d never agree to China hospital loan termsBahamas· 2026-02-10
Dr Hubert Minnis announced that he will run as an independent candidate for Killarney in the next general election.
Minnis severs ties with FNM for independent Killarney runBahamas· 2026-02-10
He also cited the treatment of former prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis as an example of what he described as petty leadership.
PLP to launch election campaign February 16Bahamas· 2026-02-10
Former Prime Minister Hubert Minnis called for a bipartisan approach to reforming public healthcare in the Bahamas.
Minnis calls for bipartisan end to ‘free’ healthcareBahamas· 2026-02-06
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis intends to run as an independent.
Killarney branch eyes Robyn Lynes for PLP candidate slotBahamas· 2026-01-28
VAT in The Bahamas was set at 12 percent under the Free National Movement administration led by former prime minister Hubert Minnis.
‘ Zero VAT on food as long food as long as PLP in govt’Bahamas· 2026-01-16
Then prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis rejected the proposal, possibly due to concerns that accepting it could create the appearance of a conflict.
Mystery why $5m Disney hospital offer rejectedBahamas· 2025-12-16
Dr Hubert Minnis, the area’s MP, told Tribune Business that Westward Villas residents harbour 'serious concerns' over various types of pollution.
Baha Mar: Ex-PM to ‘hold feet to fire’ on residents’ fearsBahamas· 2025-12-06
Dr Hubert Minnis, the former prime minister, challenged the sale price of a land parcel vital for Baha Mar's expansion.
‘Don’t permit the big boys with mega bucks to rob us’Bahamas· 2025-12-05
Dr Hubert Minnis argued that the Government should have encouraged Bahamian investors to finance the new hospital instead of relying on Chinese funding.
Minnis: Entice Bahamians, not China, to fund $268m hospitalBahamas· 2025-12-05
Killarney MP and former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis visited the scene and said he and his constituents have full confidence in the police’s ability to investigate the matter.
Man fatally stabbed in Gambier area; one person assisting policeBahamas· 2025-12-03
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called for the Prime Minister to apologise for what he said were baseless attacks on the programme’s integrity.
Task force chair feels 'vindicated' after auditBahamas· 2025-10-24
Mr. Davis slammed Dr. Hubert Minnis for failing to follow through on the promise of campaign finance reform.
Bishop: Wrong for money to control election outcomesBahamas· 2025-10-21
Dr Darville stated that what the former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis presented was just some basic rendering.
Minister blasts back over Pintard hospital concernBahamas· 2025-10-15Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said Archbishop Gomez played a central role in shaping the Anglican province’s response to doctrinal controversies.
Archbishop Drexel Gomez dies at 86Bahamas· 2025-10-15
Hubert Minnis is a former Prime Minister who might end up as the leader of the DNA.
INSIGHT: What we could learn in upcoming by-electionBahamas· 2025-10-06
Dr Hubert Minnis was speculated to be the leader of the DNA party.
McCartney rejects rumours that he and Minnis will lead the DNA partyBahamas· 2025-10-02
Former prime minister Hubert Minnis described the past year as one of the greatest hurdles of his life.
Abortion case dismissed against son of former PM | World News
Jamaica· 2025-09-10
Dr Hubert Minnis is the former Prime Minister and father of Dr Jamil Minnis.
Activists: Prosecuting doctor over abortion ‘dangerous, careless move’Bahamas· 2025-09-10Dr. Hubert Minnis described the past year as 'one of the greatest hurdles' of his life.
Former PM Minnis’ son has abortion charges against him dismissedBahamas· 2025-09-09Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was mentioned in the context of Leslie Miller's comments regarding the political landscape in Killarney.
Barnett-Ellis blasts Miller’s ‘misogynistic’ remarksBahamas· 2025-09-06
Dr Hubert Minnis has pledged to run regardless, expressing confidence in re-election even if the seat is split.
Miller: PLP should not go against Minnis in KillarneyBahamas· 2025-09-05Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis urged authorities to address the matter regarding Haitian visa applicants.
US designates Nassau as post for processing Haitian applicantsBahamas· 2025-09-04Dr Minnis declared he will vote for himself in the upcoming election.
Minnis: ‘I will be running in election’ - and pledges to vote for himselfBahamas· 2025-09-03