12 Facts About Hubert Minnis

Hubert Minnis was dismissed from his leadership role in the FNM in December 2016, and regained the position in April 2017 after much internal conflict within the party.

Hubert Minnis became prime minister following the victory of his party in the general election held on 10 May 2017.

Hubert Minnis was born in Nassau, New Providence to Rosalie North and Randolph Hubert Minnis.

Hubert Minnis was president of the Medical Association of The Bahamas, member of the Medical Council, chairman of the Hotel Corporation of The Bahamas and an associate lecturer at the University of West Indies in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Hubert Minnis has a special interest and dedication to the promotion of Bahamian ownership in the economy and for the redevelopment of traditional Over-the-Hill communities.

Hubert Minnis was first elected to parliament in May 2007 and was appointed to the cabinet as Minister of Health.

Hubert Minnis's leadership was considered weak and there were several challenges to it.

Hubert Minnis was sworn in as prime minister on 12 May 2017 and presented his cabinet on the 15th.

Hubert Minnis has held the additional portfolio of Minister of Finance since November 2020.

Hubert Minnis was greatly criticized for his government's poor response to the catastrophe, and dealt with allegations that the Bahamian government siphoned relief donations into personal accounts, and stockpiled aid and donated building materials.

Hubert Minnis's government aligned itself with that of the United States in international relations.

Hubert Minnis is married to Sybilene Patricia Beneby and is the father of three children.