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Main Opposition Party Appears to Win in the Bahamas

by Associated Press

   NASSAU, BAHAMAS --

   The main opposition party in the Bahamas is celebrating after an
   apparent victory in national elections in the island chain.
   Hubert Minnis would be the new prime minister based on unofficial
   returns that show his Free National Movement won a strong majority in
   the House of Assembly.
   Prime Minister Perry Christie has conceded the election but results
   were still being tabulated and certified from the far-flung islands
   that make up the island chain of nearly 400,000 people.
   Christie and his Progressive Liberal Party have been in power since
   2012. The party struggled with public anger over rising crime, a
   sluggish economy and allegations of corruption involving the
   construction of a new mega resort on the most populated island of New
   Providence.
   Official returns were expected Thursday.