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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.

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

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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.

The First 100 Days

Ready on day one

The first 100 days.

Focused action plans to restore order, lower living costs and begin the transformation of essential public services.

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01

Immigration

Restore control, order and sovereignty.

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02

Healthcare recovery

Stabilise the health system and restore public trust.

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03

Cost of living

Cut electricity, rent, fuel, grocery and internet costs.

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04

Crown Land

Open a path to land ownership for Bahamian adults.

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05

Energy

Stabilise supply and launch renewable-energy reform.

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06

100 MW Solar Blitz

Build a 100-megawatt solar plant in six months.

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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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Human potential

Education

Evolutionise education so every learner gains the skills, confidence and opportunity to thrive.

Ownership economy

Tourism

Move Bahamians from the edge of tourism to ownership across the visitor economy.

National infrastructure

Energy reform

Lower electricity costs, stabilise the grid and accelerate a Bahamian renewable-energy future.

Sovereignty

Immigration

Restore control, order and fairness through firm, lawful and accountable immigration management.

Resilient islands

Food security

Feed the nation and turn island communities into major centres of farming, fishing and food enterprise.

Democratic renewal

Good governance

Make government open, local, accountable and responsive to the people it serves.

Human security

Health care

Put the health of the nation first with accessible, dependable and dignified care.

Dignity

Elderly citizens

Give older Bahamians the security, respect, care and legal protection they deserve.

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.

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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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Income Tax Is Coming
25 Aug 2026Update

Bahamas Income Tax is Coming

DAVIS GOVERNMENT MUST SUSPEND ITS SECRETIVE BIN ROLLOUT: BAHAMIANS WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOME TAX THROUGH THE BACK DOOR The Coalition of Independents condemns the Davis administration’s reckless, secretive and potentially unlawful attempt to force a new Bahamas Identification Number—BIN—upon the Bahamian people beginning September 1st, with virtually no meaningful public notice, no proper consultation and no clear explanation of the legislation authorizing its full scope.

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Ever wondered how Bahamians pay for the same oil four times?
17 Aug 2026Live Update

Ever wondered how Bahamians pay for the same oil four times? 🤔💸 Discover the surprising details! #BahamianEconomy

Ever wondered how Bahamians pay for the same oil four times? 🤔💸 Discover the surprising details! #BahamianEconomy

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Who Approved the Overtime
14 Aug 2026Featured

WHO APPROVED EVERY HOUR?

BAHAMIANS! That's where WE should put the pressure: CEO. Board. HR. Finance. Audit. Operations. They have the records. They approved the system. THEY need to answer.

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Events & public broadcasts

Meet us. Hear the facts. Get involved.

See upcoming COI meetings, community activities and public broadcasts, with details and RSVP options in one place.

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Featured eventOnline

Lincoln Bain Live: ERIC PROGRESS GARDINER

Lincoln Bain Live: ERIC PROGRESS GARDINER He was known to the US Drug Cartels as Eric "Progress" Gardiner. The PLP is so bold that they used his Alias as their campaign slogan to show how powerful he is. NOW A THIRD STATE IS ABOUT TO INDICT HIM. LIVE SUNDAY AT 5PM FROM THE WEST END AIRPORT WITH AN UPDATE ON THE WAR AT OLD BAHAMA BAY. WE WILL ATTEMPT TO INTERVIEW POLITICIAN NUMBER ONE TO SEE WHY HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY NEGOTIATING WITH DRUG DEALERS ABOUT THIS PROPERTY AND AIRPORT.

When
Sunday at 5PM
Where
On all our Social Media Pages
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Featured eventIn person

COI Soup and Souse Out

Support the Movement. Support our Soup and Souse Out on August Monday.

When
Monday August 3rd
Where
COI HQ Chippingham Road
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Become a member, volunteer your skills, help build a constituency branch, or step forward as a candidate. Change becomes real when citizens organise.

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