Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Hubert Ingraham

Role / Field:

Prominent Bahamian politician and former Prime Minister of The Bahamas.

Born:

1947-08-04

Century / Era:

1947s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Hubert Alexander Ingraham, PC (born 4 August 1947) is a Bahamian politician who was Prime Minister of The Bahamas from August 1992 to May 2002, and again from May 2007 to May 2012. He is a member of the Free National Movement Party (FNM). Prior to the 2012 election, he was the FNM's Party Leader and member of Parliament for the North Abaco constituency. He served as leader of the opposition in the House of Assembly of The Bahamas from 2005 to 2007.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In the historic election of August 1992, in which the FNM unseated the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Ingraham succeeded Prime Minister Lynden Pindling, who had headed the PLP government for quarter of a century, since January 1967. Following his party's victory in the May 2007 election, he became prime minister again. After his government was defeated in the 2012 general election, on 7 May Ingraham announced his resignation as FNM leader and as an MP. Ingraham was born 4 August 1947 in Pine Ridge, Grand Bahama. He is the son of Jerome Ingraham, a stevedore, and Isabella La-Roda (née Cornish).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He grew up in Coopers Town, Abaco and began his education at Coopers Town Public School, later attending the Southern...

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