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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
It is with a great sense of sadness and loss that the Free National Movement pauses today to mark the passing of a truly great FNM and a great Bahamian, Mr. Abner Pinder.
Abner was an outstanding son of the historic Settlement of Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. He served for many years as Chief Councilor and Council member in the Local Government District serving North Eleuthera and Spanish Wells. Abner, in his private avocation, was a renowned Seaman and community leader. In fact, certainly in FNM circles, he had long been dubbed as “The Mayor of Spanish Wells.”
His commitment to public service and the empowerment of his community led Abner to become a life-long political activist. As a prominent member of the FNM both on the Island of Eleuthera and in the wider Bahamas, Abner was an established fixture at every political Convention and very many of our meetings of the Central Council, firstly as an Advisory Councilor since 2005.
The Honorable Dr. Hubert Minnis, Party Leader, expressed his personal sorrow at the loss of Mr. Pinder, saying: “Abner was a great friend and an ardent FNM. I and every other Leader of this great Party have had the benefit of his salty wit, good humour and great insights. He was appointed by me as a member of the National Party Executive Committee in 2012 because of his keen political insight and experience. He truly fought for the best interests of the residents throughout the communities of Eleuthera.”
“On behalf of every FNM member, we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Ruth and to his extended family. May he Rest in Peace,” said Dr. Minnis.
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