Perry Christie
BahamaspoliticianMaleb. 19436.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Perry Christie is a Bahamian politician who served as Prime Minister of the Bahamas from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2017. He is a founding member of the Progressive Liberal Party and has been instrumental in various national development initiatives, including the Urban Renewal program aimed at addressing crime and community development in the Bahamas.
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Perry Christie was the Prime Minister who foreshadowed the switch to accrual-based accounting in his 2014-2015 Budget communication.
Gov’ts net worth valued from accounting switchBahamas· 2026-06-02Mr Christie 'carried all the scars' from the backlash.
New $700m Baha Mar expansion will bring 500 permanent jobsBahamas· 2026-02-12
Then Prime Minister Perry Christie won decisively in a contest marked by visible enthusiasm.
PLP scrap convention while they turn focus on electionBahamas· 2026-02-02
Perry Christie was the Prime Minister of the Bahamas and is criticized for his handling of gaming and cultural issues.
FRONT PORCH: Bahamas paying dearly for Christie’s greatest betrayal as Prime MinisterBahamas· 2026-01-28
Perry Christie won the contest decisively amid high visible levels of enthusiasm before the party's defeat.
PLPs divided over timing of pre-election conventionBahamas· 2026-01-27
Rick Fox mentioned former Prime Ministers Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie, who have fought publicly for years but maintain respect behind the scenes.
Rick Fox claps back at PLP suggestion he must mute himself during by-electionBahamas· 2025-11-17
Perry Christie is noted for his involvement in CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group that worked on Haiti's transitional government.
Editorial | Former leaders right | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-10-27
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie was present at the tribute for Mr Miller.
United in tribute to Vaughn MillerBahamas· 2025-10-27
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie said he hopes the dispute will be resolved in time for Junkanoo to return to Bay Street.
PM distancing himself from escalating Junkanoo disputeBahamas· 2025-10-24
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie once said the status quo on campaign finance was 'repugnant'.
Bishop: Wrong for money to control election outcomesBahamas· 2025-10-21
Perry Christie was seen with lifelong friends Gus and Doyle in full costume splendour as Scottish Highlanders in 1960.
Op-Ed: Memo from a Valley BoyBahamas· 2025-10-07
Perry Christie is a former prime minister in CARICOM's Eminent Persons Group that facilitated discussions among Haiti's political factions.
Editorial | Hopeful for GSF, but … | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-04Former Prime Minister Perry Christie opposed Philip Davis's initial bid to enter frontline politics.
‘Law partners held me back’Bahamas· 2025-08-25
Perry Christie is a former Prime Minister of the Bahamas mentioned in the context of political comparisons.
FRONT PORCH: Outrage over light bills spreading like wildfireBahamas· 2025-08-21Perry Christie was given a second electoral chance by voters but squandered the opportunity.
FRONT PORCH: You can't fatten a cow on market dayBahamas· 2025-08-08
Perry Christie is referenced as a former Prime Minister who squandered his second electoral chance.
You can’t fatten a cow on market dayBahamas· 2025-08-07Perry Christie was voted out after his second term as Prime Minister.
FRONT PORCH: Why are so many voters undecided and cynical?Bahamas· 2025-07-17
In 2012, then-Prime Minister Perry Christie said campaign financing had sunk to 'repugnant' and sometimes 'criminal' levels.
‘Public should fund political parties’Bahamas· 2025-07-17Perry Christie was the Prime Minister who toured the Rose Island property developed under Mr Basden's father.
East Bay St hotel opponents voicing ‘done deal’ suspicionsBahamas· 2025-07-15
Perry Christie is a former Prime Minister who defeated Alfred Sears in 2017.
Fort Charlotte contest heats up as Sears bows outBahamas· 2025-06-11
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie spoke about his personal connection with the honorees.
Caribbean Women in Leadership honour eight Bahamians for their contributions to country and female leadersBahamas· 2025-06-02
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie urged the PLP base to support Prime Minister Davis.
PM hits out at absent PintardBahamas· 2025-05-19
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie is standing by his administration’s handling of the Baha Mar crisis.
Christie stands by his govt’s handling of Baha Mar crisisBahamas· 2025-05-16
In 2017, former Prime Minister Perry Christie crushed his leadership ambitions, defeating him by receiving 87 percent of the vote.
Sears tells supporters he will not seek re-electionBahamas· 2025-05-13
Perry Christie, known for his grace and deliberative style, initially embodied a kind of humility in leadership.
Return to righteous foundation | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-05-08Former Prime Minister Perry Christie boasted that Carnival would be a breakthrough cultural event.
FRONT PORCH: Failed promise and wasted opportunityBahamas· 2025-05-02
Pope Francis met with two Bahamian Prime Ministers during his pontificate: Prime Minister Philip Davis and Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Bahamas leaders mourn pope FrancisBahamas· 2025-04-22
Pope Francis met with Prime Minister Perry Christie during his ministry.
Pope Francis dies at 88Bahamas· 2025-04-21
Former Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie was in attendance at the unveiling.
PJ Patterson, at 90, unveils Pan-African mural for UWI’s new Cultural Heritage Park
Guyana· 2025-04-14
Former Bahamas prime minister Perry Christie was also in attendance at the event.
Patterson, at 90, unveils Pan-African mural for UWI’s new Cultural Heritage Park | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-14
