Michael Pintard
BahamaspoliticianMale5.4Global 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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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· 2026-03-05
Michael 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· 2026-02-23Party leader Michael Pintard has not won the hearts of voters as yet, but he’s been quick in the wake of the PLP launch to hop aboard some of the major concerns of the moment.
INSIGHT: | The TribuneBahamas· 2026-02-23
Michael Pintard, the Opposition’s leader, stressed that transparency will be critical to the National Development Plan’s success.
Planning Institute Bill put beyond FebruaryBahamas· 2026-02-19
Michael Pintard said his party will delay ratifying its candidate for the MICAL constituency until the person formally leaves the public service to avoid jeopardising pension benefits.
Pintard: MICAL ratification on hold to protect candidate’s pensionBahamas· 2026-02-18
Michael Pintard said an FNM government would remove VAT from essential goods and services.
Pintard pledges to remove VAT from essential goodsBahamas· 2026-02-16
Michael Pintard criticized Dr Hubert Minnis for his decision to run as an independent candidate, stating it jeopardizes Minnis' legacy.
Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at riskBahamas· 2026-02-12
FNM leader Michael Pintard dismissed concerns about division within the party.
Davis: Fox asked for PLP seat just days before joining FNMBahamas· 2026-02-12
Michael Pintard was mentioned as the person who should address the issues surrounding Rick Fox's candidacy.
'They ain’t coming in my yard’: FNM veteran slams Rick Fox pickBahamas· 2026-02-11
Michael Pintard is the leader of the FNM who did not contact Karen Shepherd after her resignation.
Former FNM women’s president defects to PLP after 33 yearsBahamas· 2026-02-11
Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the appointment was significant.
Nicole Martin sworn in as Senator, rejects ‘token’ labelBahamas· 2026-02-10
Michael Pintard, the Opposition leader, has previously seized on the IMF’s statement as 'exonerating' FNM concerns about PPPs.
‘Stop governing in dark’ on PPPs, MP demandsBahamas· 2026-02-10
Michael Pintard is referenced by Lincoln Bain as having had civil matters similar to his own.
Bain ordered to court over $90,000 unpaid judgementBahamas· 2026-02-10
