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Political Parties React to Dissolution of Parliament

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With the dissolution of Parliament signaling the official start of the campaign season, political parties are wasted no time in making their position clear.

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April 8, 2026

Delvardo Emmanuel

NASSAU , BAHAMAS – With the dissolution of Parliament signaling the official start of the campaign season, political parties wasted no time making their positions clear.

Our Delvardo Emmanuel spoke with each one, as they expressed confidence while the country headed toward a general election.

Fred Mitchell – Chairman, Progressive Liberal Party

“ My hope and expectation is that we’ll return to government.”

Dr. Duane Sands – Chairman – Free National Movement

“ Bring it on. Let’s do it. You know, we are, we are ready. “

Charlotte Green – Chairman, Coalition of Independence

“ This means that the people now have the opportunity to decide where this election goes. “

Party chairmen from across the political divide reacted to that morning’s dissolution of Parliament.

The moment unfolded on the steps of the House of Assembly, as the proclamation was read, officially paving the way for a general election.

From the governing Progressive Liberal Party, Chairman Fred Mitchell projected continuity.

Fred Mitchell – Chairman, Progressive Liberal Party

“ the Progressive Liberal Party offers continuity, progress, stability, peacefulness, kindness, love, all of those things. That’s the PLP and we hope that the country supports that going forward.”

Meanwhile, the opposition Free National Movement positioned itself to challenge for power.

Chairman Dr. Duane Sands criticized the government’s performance while promising greater accountability under a Michael Pintard-led administration.

Dr. Duane Sands – Chairman – Free National Movement

“ The first things is transparency, accountability. We have talked about restoring confidence in healthcare. Healthcare under this administration has been a absolute disaster. Um, we ain’t know what happened to all the money. You earn $17 billion in revenue and have nothing to show for it. Immigration has pissed people off “

And as for the Coalition of Independents, their chairman Charlotte Green said that moment represented an opportunity for voters to reset the country’s direction.

Charlotte Green – Chairman, Coalition of Independence
“ The Coalition of Independence is here to give our people the opportunities that was taken away from them in this country, to empower them, to give them access to what was stolen from them and opportunities this country belongs to all and. A few. “