Nassau, Bahamas - A full review of candidate financial disclosures from the 2012, 2017, 2021, and 2026 reporting periods reveals substantial changes in declared net worth among individuals offering themselves for public office. The dataset spans more than a decade of filings and includes candidates from multiple political organizations as well as independent entrants.

The analysis highlights two major trends:

1. Candidates with continuous non‑zero disclosures across all years, allowing for long‑term comparison.
2. Candidates whose net worth increased significantly between their first non‑zero filing and 2026, even if earlier years were reported as zero.

This release summarizes both groups to provide a complete picture of financial disclosure patterns.

1. Candidates With Continuous Non‑Zero Filings (2012, 2017, 2021, 2026)

Only four candidates reported non‑zero net worth in all three earlier disclosure years, enabling consistent long‑term comparison.

Their increases from 2012 to 2026 are as follows:

 

• Hubert Minnis — Increase of US$8,040,052.49 over the period.
• Clay Sweeting — Increase of US$3,874,000.00 over the period.
• Duane Sands — Increase of US$1,930,000.00 over the period.
• Michael Darville — Increase of US$1,930,000.00 over the period.

 

These figures reflect the largest long‑term increases among candidates with uninterrupted non‑zero filings.

2. Candidates With Significant Increases After Their First Non‑Zero Disclosure

Many candidates reported zero in earlier years but later disclosed substantial net worth. While these individuals cannot be compared across all four cycles, their increases from their first non‑zero filing to 2026 are notable.

Examples include:

• Rick Fox - declared  US$469,752,090.42 in 2026.
• Sebas Bastian - declared  US$28,945,545.00 in 2026.
• Dr. Veronica McIver - declared  US$12,047,000.00 in 2026.
• Andrew Johnson - declared  US$6,615,239.33 in 2026.
• Dr. Nicholas Fox - declared US$5,467,000.00 in 2026.
• Dr. Andre Rollins - From US$687,370 in 2012 to US$5,191,500.00 in 2026.
• Otis Forbes - From US$2,740,347 in 2021 to US$4,795,000.00 in 2026.
• Leslia Miller‑Brice - From US$3,119,000 in 2021 to US$8,738,000.00 in 2026.
• Chester Cooper - From US$7,915,457 in 2017 to US$28,091,000.00 in 2026.

Dozens of additional candidates reported increases ranging from modest adjustments to multi‑million‑dollar gains. These changes reflect a wide range of personal financial circumstances, investment outcomes, and asset declarations.

3. Context and Purpose of the Analysis

This review is based solely on the figures submitted by candidates in their official disclosures. The purpose is to present a clear, factual summary of changes in declared net worth over time, without interpretation or commentary.

A spokesperson for the review emphasized that “the analysis reflects only what candidates have reported in each disclosure cycle and is intended to support transparency and public understanding.”

The full dataset includes more than 100 candidates and spans four election cycles, offering one of the most comprehensive views of financial disclosure trends to date.

4. Access to Full Data

The complete tables for all candidates, including year‑by‑year figures, are available through the BahamasLocal.com Elections Information Portal. click here