Michael Pintard
BahamaspoliticianMale4.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Pintard is the leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) in the Bahamas, who has positioned himself as a strong advocate for legal accountability regarding marital rape. He criticizes the current administration for its hesitance to address the issue and pledges that the FNM will handle it with the seriousness that victims deserve.
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Michael Pintard is the Opposition leader who is investigating the use of building vouchers to influence voters in the general election.
Spending watchdog to investigate $1.5m pre-election vouchersBahamas· 2026-08-12FNM leader Michael Pintard criticized the government for the current state of affairs at BPL.
Gov’t and Opposition in Bahamas trade blame over islandwide blackout | News
Jamaica· 2026-08-01
FNM leader Michael Pintard blamed the Davis administration for the state of the energy sector.
Blackout | The TribuneBahamas· 2026-07-31
Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, criticized the government's fiscal projections.
‘Emperor has no clothes’: $64m deficit sparks battleBahamas· 2026-07-23
Michael Pintard is mentioned in the context of the May 12 General Elections and the conduct of the government since its re-election.
A tough road ahead for usBahamas· 2026-07-21
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard expressed condolences, saying the tragedy had cast a shadow over the country's Independence Day celebrations.
Nation mourns 10 victims of fatal North Andros crashBahamas· 2026-07-13
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard also expressed condolences, saying the tragedy had cast a shadow over the country's Independence Day celebrations.
PM: No survivors in North Andros plane crashBahamas· 2026-07-11
Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, called for a probe into potential money laundering involving Jonathan Gardiner.
Drug accused’s ties to business Venice Bay holdingsBahamas· 2026-07-01
Michael Pintard told Tribune Business that the Free National Movement (FNM) plans to pursue the issue through the Public Accounts Committee.
Pre-election building materials vouchers outlay hits $1.5mBahamas· 2026-07-01
Michael Pintard, the Opposition leader, attempted to raise questions about Minister Halkitis' former association with Top Notch Builders.
Minister: Those 'scandalising' me will admit they are wrongBahamas· 2026-06-30
Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, pledged that Parliament’s spending watchdog will be 'relentless' in seeking answers for the Bahamian people.
Parliament watchdog set to be ‘relentless’ amid ‘handicap’ bidBahamas· 2026-06-24
Former Marco City MP Michael Pintard rejected Mr Davis’ comparison and accused the prime minister of trying to drag the opposition into a controversy.
Halkitis cannot explain PLP names on public vouchersBahamas· 2026-06-22
Opposition leader Michael Pintard asked Prime Minister Davis whether an investigation had been launched into the crash.
PM confirms investigation into crash involving drug suspectBahamas· 2026-06-22
Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard, said the Budget allocation for the office has seen little change despite repeated commitments to bring the institution fully into operation.
Gov’t gives little detail on anti-corruption watchdogsBahamas· 2026-06-19
Michael Pintard is the Opposition leader who challenged the government's interpretation of the borrowing resolution.
National Investment Fund sparks Parliamentary clashBahamas· 2026-06-19
The clashes between the Speaker and Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard, have dissolved into shouting matches.
Front Porch: National embarrassment: belligerent, bullying SpeakerBahamas· 2026-06-19
Michael Pintard, the Free National Movement (FNM) leader, called for urgent clarification on government borrowing and PPP liabilities.
FNM demands ‘full transparency’on $700m borrowing, PPP liabilityBahamas· 2026-06-03
Michael Pintard is the Opposition leader who questioned the financial dealings of the Carmichael Village project.
Carmichael Village owners told: Your homes are safeBahamas· 2026-06-01
Michael Pintard, the FNM Opposition Leader, called for the resignation of Finance Minister Michael Halkitis.
Vast scale of DEA drug trafficking probe revealedBahamas· 2026-06-01
Michael Pintard, the FNM leader, accused Finance Minister Halkitis of misleading the public regarding his involvement with Top Notch Builders.
Halkitis denies Gardiner hired himBahamas· 2026-05-29Michael Pintard is the Opposition Leader who criticized the government's claims about the economic benefits of increased cruise arrivals.
New cruise pier and school planned for GBBahamas· 2026-05-29FNM leader Michael Pintard questioned whether Finance Minister Michael Halkitis had ever served as president or director of Top Notch Builders.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protestsBahamas· 2026-05-28
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard demanded an accounting of how more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift certificates were allegedly distributed in Abaco during the general election.
Opposition leader slams budget, demands accounting of fundsBahamas· 2026-05-28
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard described Rupert Roberts as a staunch advocate for Bahamian agriculture.
Supermarket mogul dead at 88Bahamas· 2026-05-28
Michael Pintard is the Opposition leader demanding accountability regarding the Carmichael Village project financing.
Carmichael Village’s contractor owned by drug suspect-tied firmBahamas· 2026-05-27Opposition Leader Michael Pintard dismissed the prime minister’s claims of victory and said the ruling does little to address the challenges facing Grand Bahama.
Davis doubles down on victory claim in $357m GBPA arbitrationBahamas· 2026-03-05Michael Pintard accused the Davis Administration of choosing an aggressive legal path and failing to secure the promised result.
‘Davis govt wasted public funds and failed to secure result it promised’Bahamas· 2026-03-04Party leader Michael Pintard declined to comment outside the House of Assembly.
‘I would deal with a party issue before a second newspaper cycle’Bahamas· 2026-02-26
The FNM candidate said that under an administration led by party leader Michael Pintard, the party would pursue reforms aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of doing business.
Deal blasts business licence process, promises reformBahamas· 2026-02-24
FNM leader Michael Pintard criticized the Davis administration for locking Bahamians into bad energy deals.
FNM: Bahamians will bear cost of PLP’s ‘bad deals’ on energy reformBahamas· 2026-02-23