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Prime Minister Philip Davis is taking swift, decisive action to support Bahamian families grappling with pressing challenges. In the face of a cost of living crisis, Davis is acting assertively to ensure no Bahamian has to struggle to afford basic needs.
A comprehensive strategy is also in place to combat crime and maintain the safety of our neighborhoods. Davis’s vision encompasses reforming our education system, promising a brighter future for our children, and expanding access to health care to ensure every citizen can receive the kind of care they deserve.
The Davis administration is building an environment of opportunity and prosperity by stimulating job growth and encouraging entrepreneurship. As a global advocate for The Bahamas, Prime Minister Davis leading the fight against climate change. His commitment to defending the preservation of our beautiful country is unwavering, ensuring it remains for future generations to cherish. Through these focused actions, the Davis administration is demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the progress and well-being of all Bahamians.
Leon Lundy
Minister of State with Responsibility for Disaster Risk Management
Creswell Sturrup
Permanent Secretary
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Cutting import duties for dozens of food items (link to the reductions).
Implementing price controls and expanding consumer protections
Moulding a more livable Bahamas with a 24% increase to the minimum wage
Increasing salaries and pensions for public officers; solidifying agreements with nurse and teachers’ unions to increase pay and establish retention bonuses.
Boosting funding for social assistance by 50% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Allotting $500K for a new women’s shelter, to protect those affected by domestic violence.
Implementing a 10% increase in funding to NGOs under Social Services, to better distribute resources to those in need.
Improving access to vital health care serves through a $10 Million for a new Catastrophic Care Fund.
Launching a Home Assistance Repair Programme in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and Bimini, to alleviate the economic burdens of increasingly frequent and severe weather events.
Building hundreds of new affordable houses, and cutting VAT and other taxes related to building materials and property transfers.
Expanding access to affordable housing and rent-to-own programs