By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

FOLLOWING the party’s July convention, Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis appears to have gained popularity among FNMs, according to a local political observer.

The observer said Dr Minnis seems to have managed to “ignite a flame and a tremendous movement within the ranks of the FNM and the county at large”.

“Dr Hubert Minnis is on to something special,” the political observer added. “He has identified with the frustration, pain and disappointments and tough times being faced by the everyday Bahamian.”

The FNM will be observing the anniversary of its first victory at the polls on August 19, 1992.

In commemoration of this milestone, FNMs will attend church services in New Providence and Grand Bahama on Sunday.

David Thompson, chairman of the FNM Council in Grand Bahama, said the church service in New Providence will be held at Cousin McPhee Cathedral AME Church at 3.30pm. Pastor Dr Ranford Patterson will officiate.

Mr Thompson said Dr Minnis, along with present and past FNM parliamentarians, national party officers, constituency officers, and supporters will attend. The public is invited.

In Grand Bahama, Mr Thompson said that the five FNM constituency associations will also be attending church in each of the constituencies to celebrate the momentous day.

The FNM’s West Grand Bahama and Bimini Association will attend the 10am service at Central Zion Baptist Church in Eight Mile Rock.

The Central Grand Bahama Constituency Association will attend the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pinder’s Point at 10am.

The Pineridge Constituency Association will attend Freeport Bible Church on Norma Headley Drive at the 9.30am service.

The Marco City Constituency Association will attend Freeport Fellowship Center on East Pioneers Way Pioneer Loop at 11am.

And the East Grand Bahama Constituency Association will attend the Church of the Ascension on East Beach Drive at 9am.

Mr Thompson said the FNM will take the opportunity “to rededicate the party to the noble and historic cause of deliverance and justice for all.”