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Executive branch The Bahamas, in 35 editions.
The entry for The Bahamas published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Acting Governor General Sir Clifford DARLING (since 2 January 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Sir Lynden Oscar PINDLING (since 16 January 1967)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held 19 June 1987 (next to be held by NA June 1992);
- results--percent of vote by party NA;
- seats--(49 total) PLP 32, FNM 17 *** No entry for this item ***
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime
minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by
Acting Governor General Sir Clifford DARLING (since 2 January 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sir Lynden Oscar PINDLING (since 16 January 1967)
House of Assembly:
last held 19 June 1987 (next to be held by NA June 1992);
results--percent of vote by party NA; seats--(49 total) PLP 32, FNM 17
*** No entry for this item ***
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held 19 August 1992 (next to be held by August 1997);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (49 total) FNM 32, PLP 17
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Clifford DARLING (since 2 January 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Hubert INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992)
House of Assembly:
last held 19 August 1992 (next to be held by August 1997); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (49 total) FNM 32, PLP 17
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime
Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by
Acting
Sir Clifford DARLING (since 2 January 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sir Lynden Oscar PINDLING Hubert INGRAHAM (since 16 January 1967) 19
House of Assembly:
last heldJune 1987 (next to be held by NA June 1992); August 1992)
results--percent of vote by party NA; seats--(49 total) PLP 32, FNM 17
*** No entry for this item ***
The entry for The Bahamas did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Clifford DARLING (since 2 January 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the governor on the prime minister's recommendation
House of Assembly: chief of
last held 19 August 1992 (next to be held by August 1997); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (49 total) FNM 32, PLP 17
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet
ChiefState:state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General
1992)Head head of Government:government: Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 19 August
1992)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the governor on the prime minister's
recommendation
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995) who was appointed by the queen
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since NA) were appointed by the governor general
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952) is a
hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Sir Clifford DARLING Orville
TURNQUEST (since 2 January
1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert A. Alexander INGRAHAM (since
19 August
were appointed by the governor general
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's
minister's recommendation
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections :
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952) is a 1952),hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Sir Orville
1995) who was appointed by the queen
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since
August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since NA) Decemberwere appointed by the governor general 1994)
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the prime
minister's recommendation
elections : none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen; prime minister and deputy prime minister
appointed by the governor general
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January
1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19
August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December
1994)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime
minister's recommendationelections : elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen; prime minister and deputy prime minister
appointed by the governor general
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January
January 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19
19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December
December 1994)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime
minister's recommendation
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor general
appointed by the queen; monarch; prime minister and deputy prime minister
appointed by the governor general
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995) head of government: Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM (since 19 August 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON (since December 1994) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST (since 2 January 1995)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Ivy DUMONT (since NA May 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT (since 7 May 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Orville TURNQUEST Ivy DUMONT (since 2 January 1995) NA May 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert Alexander INGRAHAM Perry CHRISTIE (since 19 August 1992) 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Frank WATSON Cynthia PRATT (since December 1994) 7 May 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; prime minister and deputy following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister appointed by the governor general general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Ivy DUMONT (since NA May 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT (since 7 May 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Ivy DUMONT (since NA May 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT (since 7 May 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT (since 7 May 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Ivy DUMONT Arthur D. HANNA (since NA May 2002) 1 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT (since 7 May 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 7 4 May 2002) 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Arthur A. FOULKES (since 14 April 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Arthur D. HANNA A. FOULKES (since 1 February 2006) 14 April 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM (since 4 May 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Arthur A. FOULKES (since 14 April 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 8 May 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Arthur A. FOULKES (since 14 April 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hubert A. INGRAHAM Perry CHRISTIE (since 4 8 May 2007) 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Arthur A. FOULKES (since 14 April 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 8 May 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Arthur A. FOULKES (since 14 April 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 8 May 2011) 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Marguerite PINDLING (since 8 July 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 8 May 2012)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state:Sir Arthur A. FOULKES Dame Marguerite PINDLING (since 14 April 2010) 8 July 2014)
head of government:
cabinet:the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Marguerite PINDLING (since 8 July 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS (since 11 May 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Marguerite PINDLING (since 8 July 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE Hubert MINNIS (since 8 11 May 2012) 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Marguerite PINDLING (since 8 July 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS (since 11 May 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
note: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS is only the fourth prime minister in Bahamian history following its independence from the UK; he is also the first prime minister in 25 years besides Perry CHRISTIE and Hubert INGRAHAM, who repeatedly traded the premiership from 1992 to 2017
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Marguerite PINDLING (since 8 July 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS (since 11 May 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
note: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS is only the fourth prime minister in Bahamian history following its independence from the UK; he is also the first prime minister in 25 years besides Perry CHRISTIE and Hubert INGRAHAM, who repeatedly traded the premiership from 1992 to 2017
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Cornelius A. SMITH (since 28 June 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS (since 11 May 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
note: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS is only the fourth prime minister in Bahamian history following its independence from the UK; he is also the first prime minister in 25 years besides Perry CHRISTIE and Hubert INGRAHAM, who repeatedly traded the premiership from 1992 to 2017
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Marguerite PINDLING Cornelius A. SMITH (since 8 July 2014) 28 June 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS (since 11 May 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
note: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS is only the fourth prime minister in Bahamian history following its independence from the UK; he is also the first prime minister in 25 years besides Perry CHRISTIE and Hubert INGRAHAM, who repeatedly traded the premiership from 1992 to 2017
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Cornelius A. SMITH (since 28 June 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Cornelius A. SMITH (since 28 June 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS Philip DAVIS (since 11 May 2017) 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
note: Prime Minister Hubert MINNIS is only the fourth prime minister in Bahamian history following its independence from the UK; he is also the first prime minister in 25 years besides Perry CHRISTIE and Hubert INGRAHAM, who repeatedly traded the premiership from 1992 to 2017
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Cornelius A. SMITH (since 28 June 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Cornelius A. SMITH (since 28 June 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Cynthia A. PRATT (since 1 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor-general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Cornelius Governor-General Cynthia A. SMITH PRATT (since 28 June 2019) 1 September 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor general governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; governor-general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Cynthia A. PRATT (since 1 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip Edward DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following parliamentary elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is appointed prime minister by the governor-general;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Cynthia A. PRATT (since 1 September 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip Edward DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative parliamentary elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by the governor-general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Entry published as “Bahamas, The”.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Cynthia A. PRATT (since 1 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip Edward DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the governor-general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister;
- the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Cynthia A. PRATT (since 1 September 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip Edward DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following parliamentary legislative elections, the governor-general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is appointed as prime minister by the governor-general; minister; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
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Central Intelligence Agency. “The Bahamas: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/bahamas/executive-branch.