Coalition of Independents · The Bahamas

It's timeforchange.

Lincoln Bain and the Coalition of Independents are organising a people-powered New Bahamas—where citizens are informed, leaders are accountable, and Bahamians own the value of their country.

17,000+Votes
17Policy Pillars
41Constituencies Represented
Lincoln Bain
Party LeaderLincoln BainThe Bahamas belongs to Bahamians.

Change becomes real when citizens organise.

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What guides us

It's time for the New Bahamas.

A credible alternative must be grounded in principle and ready to govern. These are the standards every COI representative is expected to carry into public service.

01

Transparency

Open government, public access to national agreements, and a Freedom of Information culture that treats citizens as owners.

02

Integrity

Candidates and public officials who are accountable, reliable, honest, and prepared to put country before self.

03

Vision

A practical national development programme designed to turn every island and constituency into an engine of opportunity.

Vision 2030

A plan for every part of national life.

Explore a connected programme for human development, economic ownership, resilient islands and accountable government.

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Leadership

Service before self.

A leadership team committed to justice, community care, Bahamian ownership and a government answerable to its people.

Lincoln Bain
Party Leader

Lincoln Bain

A political and social activist committed to Bahamian ownership, natural-resource justice and power returned to the people.

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Dr. Veronica McIver
Deputy Leader

Dr. Veronica McIver

A former dental professional who brings care, precision and a community-first perspective to public service.

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Charlotte Green
Chairman

Charlotte Green

A co-founder of Bahamian Evolution and the COI, and a champion of justice and empowerment for Bahamians.

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The 2026 team

Independent minds. One national mission.

Meet the visionary Bahamians who stepped forward to represent their communities and build the New Bahamas.

Lincoln Bain and Maria Daxon for the Coalition of Independents

The newsroom

Facts the public deserves to know.

Investigations, public statements and evidence-led reporting from across The Bahamas.

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14 Aug 2024Airports

Mayaguana Airport Disgrace

A call for proper investment in safe, dignified airport infrastructure for the people of Mayaguana.

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13 Aug 2024Failed utilities

Foul Water in South Eleuthera

Residents raised concerns about the quality and safety of water supplied in South Eleuthera.

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13 Aug 2024Employee abuse

City Markets Staff Robbed

Supporting documents and questions surrounding the treatment of former City Markets employees.

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Join the coalition

The next chapter belongs to all of us.

Become a member, volunteer your skills, help build a constituency branch, or step forward as a candidate. Change becomes real when citizens organise.