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Obediah (Obie) Wilchcombe (1959 - 25 September 2023) was a Bahamian politician from the Progressive Liberal Party.

Career

In 1975, Wilchcombe joined the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas as a journalist. Wilchcombe was first elected to office in 2002 as the MP for West Grand Bahama and Bimini. He served as minister of tourism in the two governments of Perry Christie.

In 2004, he survived Hurricane Frances reportedly saved many people.

Wilchcombe was a close friend of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, and was accused of extortion following their sons death in 2009.

Following the death of Elizabeth II in 2022, Wilchcombe expressed his desire for the nation to reject the British monarchy.

Until his death he was Social Services, Information and Broadcasting Minister. Wilchcombe was the third minister to die in office in The Bahamas in the last 50 years. The by-election was won by Kingsley Smith.

References

1. BAHAMAS, ZNS (2023-09-25). "The Life and Legacy of The Late Hon. Obie Wilchcombe". ZNS BAHAMAS. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
2. "Obituary: Obie Wilchcombe, longtime Caribbean tourism leader". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
3. "Shock and tears at death of Obie Wilchcombe". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
4. Joseph B. Treaster (September 5, 2004). "Hurricane Frances: The Bahamas; Damage is Mostly Light as Storm Pelts Island Chain". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
5. Harlow, John (January 25, 2009). "Senator 'tried to extort cash' from Travolta over son's death". The Sunday Times. UK. Retrieved January 25, 2009.
6. Ward, Jasper (12 September 2022). "Davis willing to put republic move to referendum". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
7. "BREAKING: Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe dies". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
8. Dames, Candia (2023-09-26). "In 50 years, Wilchcombe third minister to die in office". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
9. "SWORN IN: Kingsley Smith Jr sworn in as MP for West Grand Bahama and Bimini". Eye Witness News. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
10. Brown, Krystel (2023-11-22). "Smith wins West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.

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