Obie Wilchcombe

Obie Wilchcombe is the late tourism minister and MP after whom the Eight Mile Rock complex is named.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2026-05-27

Obie Wilchcombe used to sit next to me in the Cabinet.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2026-01-22

The late Hon. Obie Wilchcombe understood the importance of global representation for Bahamians.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-12-04

The country went more than a decade without a by-election until the death of Obie Wilchcombe led to a contest.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-30

The first by-election took place following the death of MP Obie Wilchcombe.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-22

Wendall Jones cited former minister Obie Wilchcombe as one of the best politicians who came from media.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-21

The Golden Isles by-election follows the death of MP Obie Wilchcombe.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-17

Obie Wilchcombe's death created a vacancy in the House of Assembly.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-06

Obie Wilchcombe's death preceded the PLP's commanding performance in a recent by-election.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-06

Obie Wilchcombe was the Social Services Minister whose death triggered a by-election.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-09-29

Obie Wilchcombe's untimely death is referenced as a significant event in the political landscape.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-07-02

Obie Wilchcombe's passing is noted as a significant event leading to a by-election.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-30