Peter Turnquest
Peter Turnquest is a Bahamian politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance during the 2017-2021 administration, implementing policies such as free tuition for qualifying Bahamian citizens, aimed at promoting education and upward mobility.
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Dr Minnis later accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest after he was sued for fraud.
‘I would deal with a party issue before a second newspaper cycle’
Bahamas· 2026-02-26
Former deputy prime minister Peter Turnquest stated that independent candidates rarely influence national elections.
Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at riskBahamas· 2026-02-12
Former deputy prime minister and finance minister Peter Turnquest said the move was disappointing.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’Bahamas· 2026-02-11Peter Turnquest signalled he would not return to the electoral battlefield.
Wells, Johnson and Campbell plotting return to FNM frontlineBahamas· 2025-05-20
Peter Turnquest announced that tuition at the University of The Bahamas has been made free for qualifying Bahamian citizens.
LETTER: New FNM team will carry torchBahamas· 2025-04-30
