Hubert Ingraham

Hubert Ingraham is a Bahamian politician who served three terms as prime minister, from 1992 to 2002 and from 2007 to 2012. He led the Free National Movement for much of his political career.

Lynden Pindling: Lynden Pindling was a Bahamian politician who served as prime minister from 1967 to 1992. Ingraham defeated Pindling’s Progressive Liberal Party in the 1992 election, ending his long tenure.
Bahamian economy: The Bahamian economy is a high-income island economy centered on tourism and financial services. Ingraham’s governments promoted foreign investment and pursued privatization and fiscal reforms.
1992 Bahamian general election: The 1992 Bahamian general election brought the Free National Movement to power. Ingraham led the FNM to victory over Lynden Pindling’s PLP, beginning his first premiership.
House of Assembly of the Bahamas: The House of Assembly is the elected lower chamber of the Bahamian Parliament. Ingraham entered national politics as a member of the House before becoming prime minister.
Free National Movement: The Free National Movement is a Bahamian political party founded in 1971. Ingraham led the party during its three general-election victories under his leadership.
Atlantis Paradise Island: Atlantis Paradise Island is a large resort complex in Nassau, Bahamas. Its development expanded during Ingraham’s first government and became a landmark tourism investment.
1997 Bahamian general election: The 1997 Bahamian general election returned the Free National Movement to government. Ingraham won a second consecutive term as prime minister with a renewed FNM majority.
Abaco Islands: The Abaco Islands are an island group in the northern Bahamas. Ingraham represented North Abaco in Parliament, tying his political base to the islands.
Progressive Liberal Party: The Progressive Liberal Party is a Bahamian political party founded in 1953. The PLP was Ingraham’s principal rival and governed during the periods between his administrations.
Bahamasair: Bahamasair is the national airline of the Bahamas, established in 1973. Ingraham’s government privatized the airline in 1998; the sale was later reversed.

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