Prime Minister of the Bahamas
| Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas | |
|---|---|
Seal of the prime minister of the Bahamas | |
since 17 September 2021 | |
| Government Cabinet | |
| Style | The Most Honourable |
| Type | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | PM |
| Seat | Nassau |
| Appointer | Governor-General |
| Term length | At the governor-general's pleasure (normally 5 years) |
| Precursor | Premier of the Bahamas Islands |
| Inaugural holder | Sir Lynden Pindling |
| Formation | 10 May 1969 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas |
| Salary | 86,000 BSD annually |
| Website | bahamas.gov.bs |
| Caribbean portal |
The prime minister of the Bahamas is the head of government of the Bahamas. The prime minister is formally appointed into office by the governor-general of the Bahamas, who represents Charles III, the King of the Bahamas (the Bahamian head of state).
The following article contains a list of prime ministers of the Bahamas, from the establishment of the position of chief minister of the Bahamas Islands in 1955 to the present day.