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FNM Fires Up Southern Zone: Combatting Corruption, Healthcare, Natl. Lottery

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement ramped up its campaign efforts, by holding a Southern Zone rally on Tuesday night.

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April 15, 2026

Chinasa Outten

NASSAU , BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement ramped up its campaign efforts, by holding a Southern Zone rally on Tuesday night.

FNM supporters, filled with energy, turned out in large numbers, saying that they’re ready for May 12th, and they’re hoping to see a change in government.

Jackie & Sharon – FNM Supporters

“Yes, I hear right. Definitely, Election May 12th can’t come fast enough. I don’t even think I could sleep that day.”

Candidates used the platform to sound off on what they’re calling failures by the current Davis administration, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

South Beach candidate, Darren Henfield, pointed to what he describes as neglect of the country’s uniformed branches.

Darren Henfield – FNM Candidate, South Beach

“I look at what this government has done to the men and women of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and our uniformed branches, officers who have gone over 20 years without a meaningful salary increase.”

Darren Henfield – FNM Candidate, South Beach

“The FNM will fix that. We will launch a major recruitment drive to put more officers where they are needed the most.”

Former Minister of Health, Dr. Duane Sands, turned his attention to the state of healthcare, alleging that the Princess Margaret Hospital is at its worst in 40 years.

He pointed to a number of issues, including a shortage of equipment, unpaid NHI doctors, non-functioning ambulances, and a kitchen he says has been closed for over a year, affecting patient meals.

Sands also laying out the FNM’s promise to revamp the country’s primary healthcare facility.

Duane Sands – FNM Candidate, Bamboo Town

“Yes, we’re gonna redevelop PMH on the current campus, developing and delivering the modern surgical, maternity, and child health facility that our doctors have been asking for. And we’re not gonna build a monument to the ego of one Philip Davis.”

Party leader, Michael Pintard, closed out the night, accused the government of corruption, and promised greater accountability if elected.

Pintard alleging the public was misled on passport fraud figures, saying what was reported as 98 cases is actually closer to 300.

He also defended the FNM’s proposal for a national lottery, saying it could benefit young people and national development, while questioning the government’s opposition to the idea.

Michael Pintard – Party Leader, Free National Movement

“So we’re wondering, why would something that is potentially good for young people, for culture, for the environment, why would it be so troublesome to this Prime Minister and his government, since it was them who gave birth to the regular rising of gaming?”