Michael Pintard

Michael Pintard

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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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Party leader Michael Pintard questioned: 'Who are they protecting?'

Munroe: Our laws must be respected
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-25
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Michael Pintard is the Opposition leader who responded to conflicting accounts by government officials.

Editorial: Conflicting responses need some explanation
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-21
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OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of contradicting itself over $700m in public borrowing.

‘Nothing funny about NIF contradictions’
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-21
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FNM leader Michael Pintard disputed his assessment yesterday, calling the debt surge concerning.

Davis: ‘No alarm’ over $1bn rise in national debt
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-18
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FNM leader Michael Pintard accused the government of committing fraud with public money.

Davis rejects FNM’s NIF fraud allegation
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-18
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Opposition Leader Michael Pintard immediately questioned, 'If there is no board, how did they go about establishing this special purpose vehicle to receive $700 million?'

Op-Ed: Govt accountability demands answers, not empty promises
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-17
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Opposition leader Michael Pintard tabled the report in the House of Assembly that raised concerns about the financial management of the CARIFTA Games.

‘Every cent accounted for: Ex-CARIFTA head blasts watchdog over ‘conflict of interest’
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-17
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Michael Pintard, the Free National Movement (FNM) leader, challenged the government's spending from the National Investment Fund.

Opposition voices $311m‘off books’ spend concern
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-17
5.0

Opposition leader Michael Pintard demanded an accounting of more than $400m of roughly $700m the government said it transferred to the National Investment Fund.

Pintard demands answers over more than $400m
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-17
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Opposition leader Michael Pintard has instructed attorneys to examine whether the government’s management of the fund breached laws.

Halkitis: Govt broke no laws
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-17
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Michael Pintard is the Opposition’s leader who revealed the Public Accounts Committee's inquiries into the voucher controversy.

Watchdog questions Senator over $1.5m voucher controversy
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-16
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Michael Pintard, leader of the Free National Movement, is seeking legal advice regarding the government's handling of the National Investment Fund.

FNM explores legal action over National Investment Fund
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-16
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Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, plans to take issues with the Government’s handling of the Fund 'to the next level'.

Banking chief in call for urgent NIF audit
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-15
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OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of operating a National Investment Fund account outside the structure required by law.

Pintard: It's fraud with public money
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-09-14
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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 vouchers
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-08-12
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FNM 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
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-08-01
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FNM leader Michael Pintard blamed the Davis administration for the state of the energy sector.

Blackout | The Tribune
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-31
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Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, criticized the government's fiscal projections.

‘Emperor has no clothes’: $64m deficit sparks battle
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-23
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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 us
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-21
5.0

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 crash
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-13
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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 crash
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-11
5.0

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 holdings
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-01
6.0

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 $1.5m
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-01
7.0

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 wrong
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-30
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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’ bid
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-24
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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 vouchers
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-22
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Opposition leader Michael Pintard asked Prime Minister Davis whether an investigation had been launched into the crash.

PM confirms investigation into crash involving drug suspect
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-22
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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 watchdogs
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-19
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Michael Pintard is the Opposition leader who challenged the government's interpretation of the borrowing resolution.

National Investment Fund sparks Parliamentary clash
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-19
6.0

The clashes between the Speaker and Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard, have dissolved into shouting matches.

Front Porch: National embarrassment: belligerent, bullying Speaker
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-06-19
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