Election News
Aggregated coverage of the 2026 general election from Bahamian media outlets. Click any headline to read the full story at the original source.
Sources: The Nassau Guardian · Our News · ZNS Bahamas · The Tribune
FNM agrees with Fitch on GBPC purchase doubling SOE debt
Nomination day on April 16 and the advanced poll will be held on April 30
Pintard slams govt over no-bid contracts
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Pintards urges Bahamian to vote on election day
FNM Candidates Out in Full Force at First Grand Bahama Rally
GRAND BAHAMA , BAHAMAS - Hundreds of supporters packed the Free National Movement's headquarters on West Atlantic Drive in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday night, the party holding its first rally since the election date was called.
PLP Rally for Progress: East Nassau Candidates
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Progressive Liberal Party conducted their inaugural mass rally for the election season at RM Bailey Park, showcasing its candidates for eastern New Providence.
End the Cycle of Changing Government Every 5 Years
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Progressive Liberal Party fired up supporters at a major rally held on Saturday night, making its case for re-election.
Health Ministry Working to Address Ambulance Issues on Family Islands
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Michael Darville hasn't been shy about the lack of ambulances on family islands, saying it's an issue the Davis administration plans on addressing.
FNM Leader Addresses Government Performance
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The leader of the Free National Movement, Michael Pintard, outlined concerns he said the country is facing, just weeks ahead of the general election.
Former Health Minister Says Global Tensions Threaten Pharmacy Access
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former Health Minister and Free National Movement Chairman, Dr. Duane Sands, warned that rising tensions in the Middle East could soon impact the cost and availability of medications in The Bahamas.
PLP Blueprint For Progress Launch
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has released its plans for its second term in office. The party hosted a launch event at the University of The Bahamas on Wednesday where several candidates including current Cabinet ministers revealed the commitments in the Blueprint for Progress. Prime Minister
Davis asks voters for trust, defends record on unfulfilled reform promises
‘Why pay somebody to eat?’: Chamber blasts PLP lunch plan
Local banking barriers, not platforms, blamed for creators’ monetization woes
PM admits fake voter IDs could ‘fall through crack’ despite efforts
‘The stench will kill you’: Residents demand action over foul local dump
Bowleg and Cargill clash over ‘political boycott’ of swim team
Dissolution Of Parliament
Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles in her capacity as Provost Marshall read a proclamation from the Governor General dissolving Parliament on Wednesday. This means that all seats in the House of Assembly are now vacant ahead of the upcoming general election. The proclamation read, “and whereas a
Government Defends Accountability & Transparency
Progressive Liberal Party Chairman, the Hon. Fred Mitchell defended the Davis administration’s record on accountability and transparency on Wednesday. Mitchell was responding to concerns about no bid contracts awarded during this term of office. He told reporters, “the fact is that when a government
Former PLP MP To Run Independent
Former Member of Parliament for Southern Shores, Leroy Major has announced his intention to run for re-election in the upcoming general election. Major spoke with ZNS News about his decision on Wednesday. He said, “I’ve been working for the last five years. So I am very confident that I will be re-e
COI Claims Dismissed As Political Desperation
Minister Of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe was asked for a response to claims of election impropriety made by Coalition of Independents (COI) Leader, Lincoln Bain. Bain questioned the legality of election materials being in the hands of the police and not the Parliamentary Commissioner whi