The Tribune

MEMBER of Parliament for North Abaco and former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham hosted his final reception for constituents of Dundas Town, Murphy Town and Central Pines on Monday night.

Mr Ingraham began his farewell tour on Saturday, visiting Green Turtle Cay. On Sunday he visited Grand Cay where he attended services at the Shiloh Baptist Church. He then travelled to Little Abaco.

During his visit to his constituency, Mr Ingraham stayed at his residence in Coopers Town.

In addition to his visits over the past several days, Mr Ingraham and his wife Delores hosted a thank-you reception at the new Treasure Cay Beach Public Park.

Mr Ingraham was elected to the House of Assembly eight consecutive times, serving as a Member of Parliament for 35 years.

He served as Prime Minister from 1992 to 2002 and from 2007 to 2012.

He was first elected leader of the FNM in 1990, succeeding the founding leader of the party, the late Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield.

Mr Ingraham served for 19 nonconsecutive years as leader, the longest term in the history of the FNM.

He has said he intends to tender his resignation to the Speaker of the House of Assembly on Thursday, July 19, the anniversary of his first swearing in as a member of Parliament in 1977.