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Chronology

United States assists the nation of the Bahamas in a crackdown on illegal drugs. A pro-business administration led by Hubert A. Ingraham is voted into power. Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd wreak havoc throughout the islands of the Bahamas. In May, the Progressive Liberal Party wins the election and Perry Christie becomes the new prime minister of the Bahamas. 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. In April, Sir Arthur Foulkes is appointed governor-general of the Bahamas. 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. The unemployment rate in the Bahamas reaches 15.4 percent; more than 5.5 million people visit the Bahamas. Ingraham is reelected prime minister.

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