The Bahamas General Election 2026

Polling stations across The Bahamas open and the general election begins.

Advance polling stations open throughout The Bahamas and designated Embassies or High Commission offices overseas (see reported dates and deadlines by the Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson).

The Parliamentary Registration Department will certify and publish notice of the final and conclusive register ready to be used in the upcoming general election.

The Returning Officers (The Nassau Guardian) prior to will give for public notice the nomination papers showing the names and details of every candidate nominated for the upcoming general election.

Candidates deliver their nomination day papers supported by at least five constituents, declaration of qualifications, declaration of assets, and $400.00 deposits to the Returning Officer of the constituency in which they intend to run.

The Free National Movement (FNM) launches its Grand Bahama Fire Forward Rally. The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) launches its East New Providence Rally for Progress.

The Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) and marco city candidate michael pintard makes a national address.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) killarney candidate robyn lynes interviews with Eye on the Nation.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) st. james candidate owen c. b. wells interviews on ZNS Network’s The Future with Adrian Francis.

long island incumbent adrian p. gibson expects to make an announcment on his political future. Previously there has been speculation and rumours of an independent run.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) mical candidate ronnell armbrister interviews on ZNS Network’s The Future with Adrian Francis.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) east grand bahama candidate dr. monique pratt and marco city candidate edward e. whan II interviews on Da Riddim Facts and Issues with Richard Johnson Jr. & Fred Sturrup.

The Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson interviews on Morning Blend with Dwight Strachan.

Pursuant to Article 67(1) of the Constitution, the formal Writs of Election (The Nassau Guardian) including nomination day, election day, and venue are for each constituency signed and issued.

Pursuant to Article 25(2) of the Parliamentary Elections Act, the register of voters closes for the purpose of a general election (see extended New Providence and Grand Bahama registration operating and closing hours).

The Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson says that voter registration for the upcoming general election has reached record breaking levels.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) launches their Blueprint for Progress event, manifesto, and platform. According to the table summary of 387 objectives; 138 are completed, 187 are in progress, and 62 delayed, replaced, or discontinued.

Free National Movement (FNM) yamacraw candidate elsworth johnson interviews on Talking Heads with Naughty and MJ.

Eyewitness News reports of southern shores incumbent candidate leroy major announcing his intent to run as an independent candidate potentially severing ties with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). Major hinted at a possible run previously.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) pineridge candidate ginger moxey and central grand bahama candidate parkco r. deal interviews on Da Riddim Facts and Issues with Richard Johnson Jr. & Fred Sturrup.

Pursuant to Article 66(2) of the Constitution, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis advises Governor-General Dame Cynthia A. Pratt to dissolve Parliament. The Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Shanta Knowles as the first woman Provost Marshal reads the proclamation. Members of the House of Assembly vacate their seats. The three main parties respond.

The Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for killarney and Senator michela barnett-ellis interviews with Our News.

Eyewitness News reports of the Joshua Source Leaders (JSL) party joining the race. Joshua Source Leaders (JSL) Leader patrice hanna-carey intends to run in free town.

The Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) calls for Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis to rescind the date of the general election in a previously released statement.

The Coalition of Independents (COI) holds a press conference raising election concerns at the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD), delivers a cease and desist letter, and the Coalition of Independents (COI) Chairman addresses the Commissioner of Police. The Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) responds. The Minister of Foreign Affairs fred mitchell responds and the Minister of National Security wayne r. munroe responds saying, You cannot steal an election.

Crowds of voters register during the holidays in a last minute push before the scheduled dissolution of Parliament.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is ready. The Free National Movement (FNM) is ready. The Coalition of Independents (COI) is ready.

The Office of the Prime Minister publishes key dates for the next general election and urges every Bahamian to take part in the process. The Nassau Guardian reports on the statement. Our News reports on the statement. ZNS Network reports on the statement. Eyewitness News reports on the statement. The Tribune reports on the statement. JCN News reports on the statement.

The Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) issues a press release and temporarily suspends the voter verification exercise until after the general election to prioritize new voter registrations and transfers.

(Did you know? In addition to May being the favoured month for Prime Ministers to have elections, schools are typically favoured as general election venues. In 2017, GLAT and BGCSE exams were rescheduled to accommodate a May general election date. The Grade Level Assessment Test (GLAT) timetables and BJC and BGCSE timetables are published each year.)

It’s an expression of free speech, and it ought not to be interfered with, and I’m going to be addressing that, says Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis in response to the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) removal of political signs in Freeport. The GBPA previously issued a press release statement. The Tribune reports that the police are unaware of criminal complaints of theft.

Our News shows the process of registering as a first time voter at the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD).

ZNS’ (Zephyr Nassau Sunshine) Northern Service publishes a report on former Free National Movement (FNM) Eight Mile Rock Member of Parliament Verna Grant shifting her support from the Free National Movement (FNM) to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has reportedly removed political signs that are unauthorized. According to Freeport Control of Advertisements Bye-Laws 4(c), political signs are not permitted until an election writ notice is issued. A press statement by the Authority is released.

The Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) increases capacity.

Free National Movement (FNM) senior advisor Michael Scott, King’s Council (KC) calls for international observers to monitor the election and raises concerns over voter register integrity and registration delays. The Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson responds.

The Tribune reports of voters facing hour long delays to register and interviews residents. The Nassau Guardian reports of voters rushing to register.

The Coalition of Independents (COI) launches its 100 day plan. The Free National Movement (FNM) has previously launched its plan and vision. The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has also released its accomplishments and progress plan. These are the parties offering 21 or more candidates in the upcoming general election.

Eyewitness News publishes interviews of frustrated residents trying to register. The Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) assures that the Registry is still open despite prorogation (Prorogation is often a routine action, but may signal an election. Only after dissolution of Parliament will the register close prior to the election writs being issued, and a final copy of the register be made available).

The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) speaks about its Pathway to the Polls initiative.

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) calls for fixed election dates and other electoral reforms. They believe that the system disadvantages smaller parties and clarify their position not to contest the upcoming general election.

Our News visits voter registration sites across New Providence and interviews residents following Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis’ national address.

Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain comments on the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)’s promise of fixed election dates and the culture of election surprise on Our News.

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman dr. duane sands on Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis' national address, Set the date for the election. Let the public know this is not funny. Okay? It’s not cute.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) saint anne's candidate keno r. wong files a police complaint after receiving death threats. Eyewitness News also reports of vandalism done to Free National Movement (FNM) fox hill candidate dr. nicholas fox and marathon candidate dr. jacqueline penn-knowles.

The Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson interviews on Hard Copy with Steve McKinney.

Free National Movement (FNM) golden gates candidate michael foulkes interviews on Talking Heads with Naughty and MJ.

So when you hear the 8th of April, it is telling you something, warns Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman and Minister of Foreign affairs fred mitchell (this is a reference to the next session of Parliament proclaimed to be held the 8th of April, 2026). Political experts and insiders anticipate a May election date. These are the dates of the last five elections:

• Thu Sep 16 2021
• Wed May 10 2017
• Mon May 07 2012
• Wed May 02 2007
• Thu May 02 2002

Parliament is prorogued and the current legislative session ended. The Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Shanta Knowles as the first woman Provost Marshal reads the proclamation from Governor-General Dame Cynthia A. Pratt on the advice of Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis. This is in accordance with article 66(1) of the Constitution.

Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis gives a national address urging everyone to register or transfer.

The Nassau Guardian reports on fort charlotte Minister of Immigration alfred sears' call for fixed election dates and campaign finance reform.

Former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis says that voters should choose people over party. But the member for Seabreeze, we would change her because we voting color. We’re moving yellow out. So what happens? What happens? That constituency suffers, says killarney in his full speech to Parliament.

President of the Senate Lashell Adderley on registering for the upcoming general election, I would like to encourage all persons within the sound of my voice, especially the youth in The Bahamas, to please register to vote.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) central & south eleuthera Minister of Works & Family Island Affairs clay g. sweeting interviews on Morning Blend with Dwight Strachan.

Free National Movement (FNM) centreville candidate darvin russell interviews on Z Live: Off The Record with Zhivargo Laing.

Free National Movement (FNM) insider Frank Saunders thinks that the Coalition of Independents (COI) Deputy dr. veronica mcIver will affect Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) votes more than former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis will affect Free National Movement (FNM) votes in killarney. The Tribune interviews residents in killarney.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) carmichael candidate and Housing & Urban Renewal Minister keith r. bell interviews with Our News.

Free National Movement (FNM) Opposition Leader michael pintard interviews Beyond the Headlines

Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain interviews on Hard Copy with Steve McKinney.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) north abaco Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister kirk d. cornish interviews on ZNS Network’s The Future with Adrian Francis.

Free National Movement (FNM) bains town & grants town candidate jay philippe interviews on Talking Heads with Naughty and MJ.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) central & south eleuthera Minister of Works & Family Island Affairs clay g. sweeting interviews on ZNS Network’s The Rundown with Howard Grant.

free town Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Minister of National Security wayne r. munroe interviews on Barbershop Talk.

Free National Movement (FNM) carmichael candidate arinthia komolafe interviews on Morning Blend with Dwight Strachan.

karen kim butler intends to run in golden isles. Kim Butler previously ran in the 2025 golden isles by-election triggered by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)'s former Minister of Environment Vaughn P. Miller's death and won by darron s. pickstock.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) calls the Free National Movement (FNM) campaign launch a fictional version of the party.

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) drops out of the race saying, We knew that this time is not the best time for us.

The Free National Movement (FNM) officially launches its election campaign.

Free National Movement (FNM) golden isles candidate brian brown interviews on Talking Heads with Naughty and MJ.

The Director of Communications for the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Latrae Rahming links passport fraud issues and the PLP's corrective measures to the relaxed policies of former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis' Free National Movement (FNM) administration in an interview Beyond the Headlines. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs darren henfield responds to the previously streamed live press briefing.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) marco city candidate edward e. whan II on election prospects, I know I’m going to win.

Coalition of Independents (COI) marco city candidate jillian bartlett on constituents, I speak with individuals in Marco City. I'm actually calling it Grand Marco City. They are telling me, not me, that they want something different.

Claims of political billboards being interfered with emerge from the social media space in a Coalition of Independents (COI) statement related to their centreville candidate jamaal woodside and in a video from the Free National Movement (FNM)’s marathon candidate dr. jacqueline penn-knowles.

Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette gives a statement in a live press briefing, on the accuracy of claims made by Free National Movement (FNM) Leader of the Opposition michael pintard, At present, the Passport Office has referred 98 cases to the police for investigation. The list of 74 referenced publicly represents an earlier subset of these referrals. The existence of these cases should not be interpreted as a failure of the system.

Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain, Chairman charlotte green, and pineridge candidate daniel mitchell interviews on Da Riddim Run ya Mouth with Lady Mac.

The Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) issues a press release statement on the lawful removal of individuals on the Parliamentary Registry saying, There is no need to attack civil servants who are carrying out their duties carefully, professionally, and in the public interest.

The Tribune publishes a report of a mixed political landscape in marathon.

A political round table with Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) representative Kyle Dean, Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) Leader and englerston candidate sharell ali mcIntosh, and Coalition of Independents (COI) Deputy Leader and killarney candidate dr. veronica mcIver is published on ZNS Network’s The Rundown with Howard Grant.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) releases their commissioned national survey poll results (Public Domain) in a press statement showing that the party is leading. According to the distributed poll survey summary document, of the 805 participants surveyed, 38% of voters would vote Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), 18% Free National Movement (FNM), 12% Coalition of Independents (COI), and 29% undecided, among likely voters, conducted the 12~24 of February, 2026. The Free National Movement (FNM) calls it a fake poll.

The Free National Movement (FNM) completes the ratification of 41 candidates.

Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) Leader and englerston candidate sharell ali mcIntosh on passport and fraud allegations brought up by Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard, The concern is if these passports are being given away, who's creating them? She believes that Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis is trivializing the issue.

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) east grand bahama candidate dr. monique pratt interviews on "Da Riddim" Facts and Issues with Richard Johnson Jr. & Fred Sturrup.

marco city Free National Movement (FNM) Opposition Leader michael pintard brings passport and voter card fraud allegations to Parliament, claiming fraudsters are on the register. free town Minister of National Security wayne r. munroe with oversight of the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) responds. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues a press release warning the public of accepting at face value information placed in the public domain following the allegations.

An interview with free town independent candidate Andrew S. Johnson is published on ZNS Network’s The Rundown with Howard Grant.

The Free National Movement (FNM) fox hill candidate dr. nicholas fox interviews with Our News.

Free National Movement (FNM) fort charlotte candidate travis l. robinson interviews on Hard Copy with Steve McKinney.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette on the Free National Movement (FNM)’s prospects now compared to the previous general election, I think they [the FNM] lost supporters because of Minnis’ mess up the last election. The question now is gaining them back to vote for the FNM.

Free National Movement (FNM) elizabeth candidate heather hunt and Free National Movement (FNM) centreville candidate darvin russell interviews on Z Live: Off The Record with Zhivargo Laing

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator and Economic Affairs Minister michael b. halkitis rejects suggestions that value added tax (VAT) cuts set for April 1st are an election gimmick. Free National Movement (FNM) Senator darren henfield touts the VAT policies of the FNM’s previous administration. This comes amid food merchants’ fear of administrative costs from complex tax compliance orders, The Official Nassau Guardian’s (1844) projected $11/month savings based on preliminary 2022 census data, and rising fuel costs due to military and economic conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz.

Free National Movement (FNM) pineridge candidate dr. charlene reid on the Industrial Tribunal's decision over a Birthday Club dispute involving her business, The Tribunal's ruling demonstrates that the system is working to hold all parties accountable.

The Minister of National Security wayne r. munroe on the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD), If the election is called before that [voter verification] exercise is finished, persons will still be able to vote with their old voter’s card or for that matter if you don’t have a voter’s card, with any government [identification] ID.

Dame Janet Bostwick, the first woman ever elected to the House of Assembly, first woman to serve as Attorney-General, and first woman to serve as acting Prime Minister, among other firsts on the Free National Movement (FNM), I think it is an uphill fight, but I think they have a chance of winning.

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman dr. duane sands says the party is ready for the election bell. The Free National Movement (FNM)’s candidate for mical is anticipated to be ratified in March. Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis responds to the Free National Movement (FNM) saying, Did they ever let the election day [be] known? Let’s ask them that.

fort charlotte Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate sebastian bastian who is rapidly growing in popularity addresses speculation of possibly leading the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), following Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis' comments on his bright future. Free National Movement (FNM) candidate travis l. robinson while campaigning has previously questioned sebastian bastian's motivations for entering frontline politics.

All I can say is that the elections would be soon, states Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader and Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis. fox hill Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman fred mitchell echoes the same in an earlier voice clip. A specific date was not given (election dates are not fixed (W) and may happen earlier at the Prime Minister’s discretion, this is sometimes called a snap election).

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Prime Minister isaac chester cooper interviews Beyond the Headlines.

Free National Movement (FNM) free town candidate lincoln deal interviews on Z Live: Off The Record with Zhivargo Laing.

long island Opposition Member of Parliament adrian p. gibson dismisses claims and speculation of his resignation from the Free National Movement (FNM).

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) central grand bahama candidate parkco r. deal interviews on Da Riddim Facts and Issues with Richard Johnson Jr. & Fred Sturrup.

Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette from the Passport Office interviews on Beyond the Headlines.

Members of the House of Assembly submit their annual financial disclosures.

marco city Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard and Leader of the Opposition defends the Bahamian position on GBPA in an interview on Da Riddim with Darren Cooper saying, We're on the people's side.

Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis on fraud cases involving Bahamian passports and voter cards, I don’t think it's a threat per se, However, any fraudulent document that purports to be an official document of the government has the potential of undermining the integrity of that system.

Former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis on asset disclosures in politics, I find it strange that individuals may enter politics with a net worth of $50,000 and four years later, if not sooner, their net worth is over $2 million. The free town Minister of National Security wayne r. munroe responds.

Free National Movement (FNM) marathon candidate dr. jacqueline penn-knowles interviews with Our News.

The Tribune reports of residents in centreville having mixed reviews on the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo C. Campbell.

The Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson warns voters who have moved constituencies to transfer and explains protest votes (coloured ballots) and regular votes (white ballots).

The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation, and candidate for exuma & ragged island isaac chester cooper interviews with Eye On The Nation.

Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader shanendon cartwright and candidate for st. james interviews on Morning Blend with Dwight Strachan.

central grand bahama Coalition of Independents (COI) Member of Parliament iram d. lewis on the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Government’s GBPA claims and arbitration judgement, Having now been better informed, I can see it as a win.

Free National Movement (FNM) east grand bahama Member of Parliament j. kwasi thompson interviews on Z Live: Off The Record with Zhivargo Laing.

The Free National Movement (FNM) calls the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) themed town hall event streamed by the Office of the Prime Minister a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) rally funded by taxpayers. The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) responds.

Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis delivers an address in a Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) themed town hall meeting streamed by the Office of the Prime Minister and attempts to calm down Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters heckling at Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard, Member of Parliament j. kwasi thompson, and others.

Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain interviews on ZNS Network's The Rundown with Howard Grant.

The Free National Movement (FNM) promises a full implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Previously: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.

Former Member of Parliament and candidate for pineridge frederick mcAlpine interviews with Eye On The Nation.

Biometric voter cards begin rollout and distribution in west grand bahama.

Free National Movement (FNM) pinewood candidate denarii rolle interviews on Talking Heads with Naughty and MJ.

Free National Movement (FNM) Senator and killarney candidate michela barnett-ellis gives brief comments on dr. hubert minnis' intent to run in killarney as an independent candidate.

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard on rumours of possible long island independent run by adrian p. gibson, I’ll speak to my brother and our colleague, and we’ll find out what the facts are.

The Free National Movement (FNM) south beach candidate darren henfield interviews on Talking Heads with Naughty and MJ.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate for saint anne's keno r. wong interviews with Our News.

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman and bamboo town candidate dr. duane sands interviews on Morning Blend with Dwight Strachan.

Two are accused of passport and voter card fraud. Previously another was also found guilty of the same.

Previously ratified Coalition of Independents (COI) candidate for central & south eleuthera Christian Heastie drops out of the race.

Biometric voter cards from the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) begin rollout starting with carmichael, killarney, and st. james.

The Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain promises a cabinet appointment to a Trade Union Congress (TUC) union representative, if the Coalition of Independents (COI) takes government.

An interview with the Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain is published On The Record.

The Parliamentary Registration Department's (PRD) Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson defends authorized voter registration drives.

The Coalition of Independents (COI) participates in a Parliamentary Rules and Procedures training session in the House of Assembly with the Chief Clerk of Parliament David Forbes.

You ought not to kick him to the curb just like that, says Minister of National Security wayne r. munroe and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) free town candidate to Free National Movement (FNM) members on former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis' candidacy. Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader shanendon cartwright and saint anne's adrian white both respond.

Former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis on news of former National Security Minister and mount moriah candidate marvin dames' associate, These matters or matters of that nature would not make a second newspaper cycle.

Free National Movement (FNM) yamacraw candidate and former Immigration Minister elsworth johnson expresses his opinion and defends marvin dames' integrity in a voice clip discussed Beyond the Headlines.

Member of Parliament leroy major of southern shores claims that his election bid was sabotaged by the PLP. Candidate s. obie roberts was ratified by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) for southern shores amid high tensions. The Free National Movement (FNM) releases a statement on Major's public contract interference claims.

An interview with Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard is published On The Record.

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard defends marvin dames in an interview on Barbershop Talk, I do trust his integrity, implicitly.

The vessel NP-7228 used in a drug trafficking attempt stopped by the United States is confirmed to be registered with Free National Movement (FNM) mount moriah candidate marvin dames' charter company Reel Xperience Charters.

free town independent candidate Andrew S. Johnson interviews on Hard Copy with Steve McKinney.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)'s Progressive Young Liberals (PYL) Chairman comments on the youth vote, When you vote, you have a voice.

Free National Movement (FNM) mount moriah candidate and former National Security Minister marvin dames' business partner is arrested in Florida by the United States. Dames rejects any involvement.

The Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for southern shores denalee penn-mackey interviews with Our News.

The Bahamas Customs Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) President calls for Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis to fire the Minister of Immigration, alfred sears.

Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Opposition Leader and st. james candidate shanendon cartwright brings up concerns about voter registration.

Free National Movement (FNM) fort charlotte candidate travis l. robinson claims unfair and partisan practices in voter registration drive held by Verizon Media Group's Island Luck Television (ILTV) studios and Eyewitness News. Verizon Media Group responds and rejects the claim.

Previously ratified Coalition of Independents (COI) st. barnabas candidate Valentino McKenzie drops out of the race.

The Free National Movement (FNM) delays ratification of a candidate who is a public servant until a later date.

Free National Movement (FNM) golden gates candidate and former Social Services Parliamentary Secretary michael foulkes interviews on Z Live: Off The Record with Zhivargo Laing.

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman dr. duane sands brings up party concerns over the current 2026 voter register.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) officially launches its election campaign.

Former Member of Parliament frederick mcAlpine intends to run in pineridge.

The Coalition of Independents (COI) completes the ratification of 41 candidates.

Free National Movement (FNM) central grand bahama candidate frazette gibson shares her vision.

An interview with the Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson is published On The Record.

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard on former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis' intent to run as an independent candidate, Unfortunately, he's made an unwise decision, but it's his choice.

Former Free National Movement (FNM) garden hills association president Ricardo Rolle on rick fox, This is the worst the FNM has ever been run.

Former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis on Free National Movement (FNM) candidates; I’m staying in Killarney unlike many others who have ran from one constituency to another.

Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis on rick fox, Rick Fox did reach out to me seeking to be a PLP standard bearer in this general election...

The Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson expects biometric voter cards to begin rollout by the end of February.

The Minister of National Security and free town candidate wayne r. munroe cites the previous Free National Movement (FNM) administration's vetting process on fort charlotte Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) hopeful sebastian bastian.

Former Prime Minister dr. hubert minnis intends to run in killarney potentially severing ties with the Free National Movement (FNM).

A legal notice is published in The Tribune requiring the Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain address an unpaid judgement in a civil dispute. Bain responds, ...it appears that this thing is being used as a political football.

The Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for garden hills and former Ambassador-at-large rick fox will be voting for the first time.

Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis on sebastian bastian's name appearing in Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files related to the United States (US) Epstein investigation and emails, I don't know as much about what is in those files and what those files mean.

Former National Security Minister marvin dames, the Free National Movement (FNM) mount moriah candidate comments on allegations against Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fort charlotte candidate sebastian bastian.

Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis on allegations against sebastian bastian, Sebas was appointed under my government. We would have done the appropriate due diligence and found absolutely nothing wrong with him.

ryan forbes intends to run in north abaco.

Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) Leader sharell ali mcIntosh intends to run in englerston and expects to rollout more candidates.

An interview with Free National Movement (FNM) garden hills candidate rick fox is published On the Record.

Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis on rick fox's ratification as the Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for garden hills, I was very, very shocked and surprised. The Free National Movement (FNM) garden hills association rejects fake rumours of resignations.

The Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) calls for Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis to set a date for the general election in a previously released statement.

Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture mario bowleg on rick fox in garden hills, Garden Hills will be won by myself.

Former National Basketball Association (NBA) Star and Ambassador-at-large rick fox joins the political race as the ratified Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for garden hills.

Free National Movement (FNM) candidate dr. s. andré rollins on running in long island, I have and always will be in politics for the people.

Free National Movement (FNM) candidate mike holmes comments on going up against Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis in cat island, rum cay & san salvador.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) completes the ratification of 41 candidates.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman fred mitchell advises Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) politicians that there is, nothing that compels you to answer a phone from a reporter and nothing that compels you to give a statement to the press.

A political round table with Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) representative Kyle Dean, Free National Movement (FNM) pinewood candidate denarii rolle, and Coalition of Independents (COI) golden gates candidate sharmaine adderley is published On the Record.

southern shores Member of Parliament leroy major hints at possible run saying, Nothing is off the table.

House of Assembly Revision of Boundaries and Re-distribution of Seats Order, 2026 is introduced.

The boundary report by the Constituencies Commission is published.

Rick Fox launches the Bahamas Future Movement (BFM) platform, but stresses that it's a civic platform and not a political party.

Andrew S. Johnson kicks off "Blue" campaign and intends to run in free town.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fox hill Member of Parliament fred mitchell dismisses Free National Movement (FNM) Leader michael pintard's claims of passport security breaches.

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader and Leader of the Opposition michael pintard claims that there were passport security breaches, and alleges that there were Government investigations and firings related to a bag of passports. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) rejects the claim.

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) calls for an independent election commission.

A political round table with Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader lincoln bain, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) representative Kyle Dean, Free National Movement (FNM) Vice Chairman denarii rolle, and Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) Deputy Leader Dwayne V. Huyler is published on ZNS Network’s The Rundown with Clint Watson.

The Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Act, 2025 is introduced. This act changes the Parliamentary Elections Act to allow for not only a voter's card but also a biometric voter's card.

Free National Movement (FNM) Opposition Leader michael pintard thanks Member of Parliament iram d. lewis for his service.

central grand bahama Member of Parliament Iram D. Lewis leaves the Free National Movement (FNM) with a formal announcement in Parliament and joins the Coalition of Independents (COI).