Perry Gladstone Christie (born 21 August 1943), PC, MP, is a Bahamian politician who has served as Prime Minister of the Bahamas since May 2012; previously he was Prime Minister from 2002 to 2007. He is the senior most Bahamian elected parliamentarian office reelected over 7 consecutive terms winning his Centreville Seat (SFJJ) since 1977. He is also a former athlete. His Progressive Liberal Party is the government and the oldest Bahamian political party holding a solid majority government of 30 of 38 seats in the Bahamian Parliament. Christie was sworn into office on 8 May 2012.