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Hubert Minnis
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| 4th Prime Minister of The Bahamas | |
| In office 11 May 2017 – 17 September 2021 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Marguerite Pindling Cornelius A. Smith |
| Deputy | Peter Turnquest |
| Preceded by | Perry Christie |
| Succeeded by | Philip Davis |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 17 September 2021 – 27 November 2021 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Cornelius A. Smith |
| Preceded by | Philip Davis |
| Succeeded by | Michael Pintard |
| Member of Parliament for Killarney |
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| Assumed office 3 May 2007 |
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| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 30 November 2020 – 16 September 2021 |
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| Preceded by | K. Peter Turnquest |
| Succeeded by | Philip Davis |
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Hubert Alexander Minnis
16 April 1954 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Political party | Free National Movement |
| Spouse | Patricia Beneby |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of the West Indies |
Hubert Alexander Minnis is a Bahamian politician and doctor. He was the prime minister of The Bahamas from May 2017 to September 2021. He is also a member of the Order of the Nation.
Mr. Minnis used to lead the Free National Movement political party. He is also the Member of Parliament for the area of Killarney in New Providence. He was first elected to the Bahamian Parliament in 2007. After his party lost the 2012 election, he became their leader.
In December 2016, he faced some challenges within his party. However, he regained his leadership role in April 2017. He became prime minister after his party won the general election on May 10, 2017.
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Early Life and Education
Hubert Minnis was born in Nassau, New Providence, on April 16, 1954. His parents were Rosalie North and Randolph Minnis. He went to Our Lady's Primary School, Western Junior, and St. Augustine College in Nassau. He also studied at the University of Minnesota.
Medical Career
After finishing his medical degree from the University of the West Indies, he returned home in 1985. He started working as a doctor at the Princess Margaret Hospital. There, he became a specialist and head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. He also served as the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Mr. Minnis was once the president of the Medical Association of The Bahamas. He was also a member of the Medical Council. He has always been interested in helping Bahamians own more businesses. He also cares about improving older communities in the country. In May 2007, he was elected to parliament and became the Minister of Health.
Time as Opposition Leader
Leading the Opposition: 2012–2016
After the 2012 election, Mr. Minnis became the Leader of the Opposition. His party had nine members in parliament. His leadership faced some difficulties. In December 2016, some members of his party tried to remove him as leader. Even though he remained the party leader, another politician, Loretta Butler-Turner, became the official Leader of the Opposition.
Winning the 2017 Election
As the 2017 election got closer, most members of the Free National Movement supported Mr. Minnis. The politicians who had challenged his leadership did not get nominated by the party. They ran as independent candidates but lost the election.
Mr. Minnis and the Free National Movement won the general election on May 10, 2017. Their slogan was "It's the People's Time!" They won 35 out of 39 seats. This victory made Hubert Minnis the new prime minister.
Serving as Prime Minister
Hubert Minnis became prime minister on May 12, 2017. He announced his cabinet, which is a group of top government officials, on May 15. From November 2020, he also served as the Minister of Finance.
Dealing with Hurricane Dorian
One of the biggest challenges during his time as prime minister was Hurricane Dorian in 2019. This powerful hurricane caused a lot of damage and sadly, many lives were lost. It devastated several islands in The Bahamas. The government faced the huge task of helping people recover and rebuild after the storm.
International Relations
During his leadership, the Bahamian government worked closely with the United States on international matters. For example, regarding Venezuela, he supported an opposition leader named Juan Guaido. He did not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the president. In March 2019, he met with other Caribbean leaders and the US President to discuss common policies.
The 2021 Election
In August 2021, Mr. Minnis decided to call an early election. This was less than a year before the election was originally planned. Although he kept his own seat in parliament, his party, the Free National Movement, lost the election by a large margin. He accepted the defeat.
After Being Prime Minister
After losing the 2021 election, Mr. Minnis announced that he would retire from leadership. However, he stayed on as the party leader until a new leader was chosen in November 2021.
Personal Life
Hubert Minnis is married to Sybilene Patricia Beneby. They have three children together. His son, Jamil Minnis, is also a medical doctor. As of 2021, his financial records showed his worth to be about US$14.04 million.
Honours and Awards
National Honours
Bahamas:
Member of the Order of the Nation (ON) (2018)
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See also
In Spanish: Hubert Minnis para niños
