GENERAL ELECTION: Victory for the PLP

Thu, Sep 16th 2021, 11:26 PM

Live coverage of the 2021 General Election results.

11.25pm: Philip 'Brave' Davis will be the next Prime Minister of The Bahamas with the Progressive Liberal Party expected to have a healthy majority in Parliament once the final results are in. Don't miss Friday's Tribune for all the latest news and reaction from the day's events.
#10.23pm: Incoming Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis is addressing supporters in Cat Island. He tells his constituents they've been through so much together. “Thank you for seeing the possibilities of what we can build together for our children and grandchildren,” Mr Davis says. “In the morning, we will rise as one nation and meet the challenges ahead.”
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Dr Hubert Minnis speaking on the night before the election.
#9.20pm: In a concession speech released by the FNM, outgoing Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has thanked Bahamians for the last four years:
#In a concession speech released by the FNM, outgoing Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has thanked Bahamians for the last four years:
#“Tonight I spoke with Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party Philip Davis and offered my congratulations to him and his party on their victory at the polls,” Dr Minnis said.
#“I offered him my best wishes as his Government now faces the continued fight against COVID-19, and the restoration of our economy.
#“I would like to thank the tens of thousands of Bahamians from across The Bahamas who voted for Free National Movement candidates. I also congratulate the FNM candidates who won seats in the House of Assembly.
#“I am in that number, and again my gratitude goes out to the people of Killarney for making me their representative for the fourth consecutive time.
#“I will lead the Free National Movement into the House as the leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The Bahamas has a proud democratic tradition. The people decide who serves as government.

11.25pm: Philip 'Brave' Davis will be the next Prime Minister of The Bahamas with the Progressive Liberal Party expected to have a healthy majority in Parliament once the final results are in. Don't miss Friday's Tribune for all the latest news and reaction from the day's events.

10.23pm: Incoming Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis is addressing supporters in Cat Island. He tells his constituents they've been through so much together. “Thank you for seeing the possibilities of what we can build together for our children and grandchildren,” Mr Davis says. “In the morning, we will rise as one nation and meet the challenges ahead.”

9.20pm: In a concession speech released by the FNM, outgoing Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has thanked Bahamians for the last four years:

In a concession speech released by the FNM, outgoing Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has thanked Bahamians for the last four years:

“Tonight I spoke with Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party Philip Davis and offered my congratulations to him and his party on their victory at the polls,” Dr Minnis said.

“I offered him my best wishes as his Government now faces the continued fight against COVID-19, and the restoration of our economy.

“I would like to thank the tens of thousands of Bahamians from across The Bahamas who voted for Free National Movement candidates. I also congratulate the FNM candidates who won seats in the House of Assembly.

“I am in that number, and again my gratitude goes out to the people of Killarney for making me their representative for the fourth consecutive time.

“I will lead the Free National Movement into the House as the leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The Bahamas has a proud democratic tradition. The people decide who serves as government.

 

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