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PLP Wins Landslide Victory 29 Seats Give Powerful Mandate from the People the Progressive Liberal Party Under the Leadership of Mr May 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 1 VOLUME 10, NUMBER 10, MAY 15th, 2002 PLP Wins Landslide Victory 29 Seats Give Powerful Mandate from the People The Progressive Liberal Party under the leadership of Mr. Perry Gladstone Christie won the May 2 election in a landslide, win- ning 29 seats of the 40 seat House of Assem- bly. The Free National Movement won seven seats and independents won four seats. The PLP had been out of power since 1992 when the FNM defeated them for the first time since the independence of The Bahamas. They had been in power for 25 years under the leadership of Sir Lynden O. Pindling. They now have won 21 of the 24 Nassau seats, three of the six Grand Bahama seats and five of the seats in the other Family Islands. Two candidates who had previously been cabinet ministers in the FNM government ran independently and won. They were Mr. Pierre Dupuch, former Minister of Agricul- ture and Fisheries, and Mr. Tennyson Well, former Attorney General. Mr. Christie was sworn in on May 3 in a ceremony of pomp and pageantry at Govern- ment House. He pledged to “build a peace- ful, prosperous and just society for all our people.” He is the third prime minister since The Bahamas became an independent coun- try in 1973. He has already named his cabinet mem- Winner of the general election held on May 2, Mr. Perry Christie of the Progressive Liberal Party quickly organized his new bers and created two new ministries. Still to government and began his task of governing. He is shown here with enthusiastic supporters on Abaco at a rally in Marsh Harbour. be named are the persons named to the Sen- ate. FNM Wins Both Abaco Seats North Abaco Gets Fire Truck Both Free National Movement candidates for Abaco, Mr. Robert Sweeting on the left and the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham on the right, were successful in their bid for re- After several years of raising funds, North Abaco finally has a fire truck. They are now election in the general election on May 2. They are shown here at their victory party forming a volunteer fire department and are receiving training from the Marsh Harbour held in Cooper’s Town on May 10. Volunteer Fire Department in fire fighting techniques and in using their new equipment. The Free National Movement party was all the women FNM parliamentarians in- Shown in the picture on the truck is Eric Collie from Cooper’s Town and beside the truck able to hold onto only seven seats in the cluding the first woman elected to Parlia- is John Hall of Marsh Harbour with Euclid Baillou from Black Wood. The 1000-gallon general election held on May 2. This in- ment 20 years ago, Foreign Minister Janet tanker is in good shape but will require additional equipment including a portable pump. cluded one seat in Nassau, three on Grand Bostwick. The losers also included the party Bahamas, both of the seats on Abaco and leader of the FNM, Mr. Tommy Turnquest, one seat in North Eleuthera. This major and the deputy party leader, Mr. Dion Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. defeat for the FNM came after being in Faulkes. The Abaconian PRST STD power for the past 10 years, in 1992 with Mr. Turnquest conceded defeat in a mes- 7571 N.W. 78th St. US POSTAGE 32 seats in the 49-seat House of Assembly sage to the country stating,”The people Medley, FL 33166-7530 PAID and in 1997 with 35 of the 40 seats in the have clearly indicated that they have cho- Forward and Address Correction Permit #5050 House. Although the former Prime Minis- sen the PLP.” He congratulated the in- MIAMI FL 331 ter, the Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, retained coming Prime Minister Christie. “To- his seat, those losing their seats included most of the Cabinet members as well as Please see FNM Page 4 up at JV Page 2 The Abaconian May 15th, 2002 Major Upset as PLP Regains Political Power A Message from Edison Key By Anita Rolle former Prime Minister of the Bahamas Hubert Official results stand at PLP - 29 seats; FNM Ingraham declared that he had no interest in May 4, 2002 - seven seats; Independents - four seats leading the Free National Movement for an- Fellow Abaconians, May 2nd brought about major changes other term. This left scores of Bahamians I would like to thank all of you throughout the Commonwealth of the Bahamas wondering . WHO? The choice of six oth- in the South Abaco Constituency who as the Progressive Liberal Party reclaimed the ers was soon laid to rest as it was announced Government of the Bahamas. As polling divi- on May 6th that Mr. Alvin Smith, Member of came out in support of my candi- sions began submitting their tallies, notably Parliament for North Eleuthera, would lead dacy on May 2nd. much earlier than expected, it could clearly the party in the House of Assembly while We must now move on from the be seen that by the end of the evening major Tommy Turnquest will stay on as the official political process and work together changes would come about. Paramount politi- party leader. to build Abaco and to solve issues cal giants were quickly annihilated, political Many are now using the coined phrase, “The newcomers sprang to the forefront, as what is electorate has spoken.” The campaigning is which affect all of us regardless of now being termed a “landslide victory” oc- now done and the choices have been made. A race, religion, or political persua- curred before our very eyes. pleasing act of democracy has been demon- sion. It was almost inconceivable that by the end strated by Bahamians as we now move for- May God bless you all in the of the evening, the entire sitting cabinet with ward to a new nascence. Who else in the Car- days and years to come. one exception would have been defeated. Free ibbean can boast of such a well organized, suc- National Movement party leader and deputy cessful process? Free of violence and crime. Respectfully, leader, Tommy Turnquest and Dion Foulkes, A government of fresh new faces, unprec- Edison M. Key seemed no match for their opponents Keod edented ideas is now with an opportunity to Smith and Leslie Miller; incumbent Members prove themselves worthy of being chosen by of Parliament such as Janet Bostwick, Algernon the people of the Bahamas. We must, how- Allen, Frank Watson and Theresa Moxey- ever, take note that never in the history of the Ingraham were unable to hold on to their seats Bahamas has there been a government com- as they were overthrown, some by gargantuan prising four independent Members of Parlia- numbers. In Kennedy long serving Member of ment. This leads one to wonder: Were the Parliament Bernard J. Nottage, (former mem- people of the Bahamas on May 2nd looking to ber of the PLP) who defected to the Coalition a) vote out the Free National Movement; b) for Democratic Reform party about two years elect the Progressive Liberal Party; or c) were ago, was defeated by newcomer Kenyatta Bahamians simply looking for change, whether Gibson of the Progressive Liberal Party. that available change were PLP, CDR, FNM Moments following the electoral process, or Independent? Stop in and see our fine selection of Wines, Spirits & Beers Loyal PLP supporters on Abaco attended a party celebrating the landslide PLP win on May 2. Good food and good music contributed to a great evening. Shown above are, l. to r., Mrs. Jenny Lou Caron, Mrs. Nettie Kouvaras and Mrs. Yvonne Key. FINLANDIA FRIDAYS SAPODILLY’S $1.50 THE DETOUR 5 - 7 PM 11 PM - 1 AM Fridays FINLANDIA Fridays Vodka drinks Queen Elizabeth Dr., Marsh Harbour Treasure Cay Shopping Centre, Treasure Cay Open Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 6 pm Ph: 367-2180 • Fax: 367-5241 Weekly freight between W. Palm Beach, Nassau, & Marsh Harbour General Cargo, 20 & 40 ft. Containers, Drive-on Stern Ramp 20 ft. Refrigerated Containers Specify M/V DUKE OF TOPSAIL New Schedule as of March 10th, 2002 Sunday • Depart Marsh Harbour Wednesday • Depart Marsh Harbour Monday • Arrive Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Arrive Arawak Cay, Nassau Monday • Depart Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Depart Arawak Cay, Nassau Tuesday • Arrive Marsh Harbour Friday • Arrive Marsh Harbour In Abaco Call (242) 367-2091, Fax (242) 367-2235 or call on VHF ch. 16 P.O. Box AB 20737, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas UNITED ABACO SHIPPING COMPANY In USA call Palm Beach Steamship Company at (561) 844-5387 Office located above B&D Marine at the traffic light Warehouse A 2nd door, 158 “B” East Port Road, Riviera Beach, Fl 33404 May 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 3 Experienced Statesman Will Lead Country Mr. Perry Gladstone Christie, the new House of Assembly continuously from triple jumper, winning a medal the 1962 the members of his cabinet. He has estab- Prime Minister of the Bahamas, was the 1977. He ran as a PLP candidate in each Central American and Caribbean Games lished two new ministries, the Ministry of triumphant winner who campaigned on the election with the exception of 1987 when in Kingston, Jamaica. Financial Services and Investments and the platform “A stronger and a brighter fu- he ran as an independent. In 1984 he re- Mr. Christie has increased the number Ministry of Trade and Industry. ture.” He became the nation’s third Prime sign from his Cabinet position because of of cabinet offices to 16 and has named all Minister on May 3 when he was sworn in what he perceived as corruption.
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