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1980s
United States assists the nation of the Bahamas in a crackdown on
illegal drugs.
1992
A pro-business administration led by Hubert A. Ingraham is voted
into power.
1997
Ingraham is reelected prime minister.
1999
Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd wreak havoc throughout the islands
of the Bahamas.
2002
In May, the Progressive Liberal Party wins the election and Perry
Christie becomes the new prime minister of the Bahamas.
2007
The Free National Movement party wins a majority in elections for
the House of Assembly, and FNM’s Hubert A. Ingraham replaces
Perry Christie as prime minister.
2010
In April, Sir Arthur Foulkes is appointed governor-general of the
Bahamas.
2012
In parliamentary elections, the Progressive Liberal Party regains
power and Perry Christie becomes prime minister again; in
October, Hurricane Sandy kills two people and causes $700 million
in damage.
2014
The unemployment rate in the Bahamas reaches 15.4 percent; more
than 5.5 million people visit the Bahamas.
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