Prime Minister Davis’s Remarks at the US Embassy’s 247th Independence Celebrations
Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, Today I join in celebrating the 247th anniversary of the United States’ independence. On behalf of the Bahamian people, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the United States and its representatives on this momentous occasion. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the remarkable journey that the United […]
Remarks at the National Lignum Vitae Tree Dedication Ceremony
Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to this national tree planting ceremony, held in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, and Sunshine Holdings Limited. Today, we pause to pay tribute to the Lignum Vitae: a proud, slow-growing specimen native to The Bahamas, and distinguished by its durable wood and medicinal bark. It is […]
Press Statement from Prime Minister Davis on the Passing of Bahamian Historian Gail Saunders
With great sadness, I announce the passing of a Bahamian treasure, the remarkable Diane Gail North-Saunders, OBE. As we approach the 50th anniversary of our nation’s independence, losing such an integral part of our heritage is poignant. Gail Saunders was more than an accomplished historian, archivist, and author. She was a beacon of light, a repository […]
Prime Minister Davis’s Remarks at the Rum Cay Flag Raising Ceremony
Good morning, Rum Cay! It’s a joy to be back in my constituency, in such good company, to mark National Flag Day. We are just ten days away from our golden jubilee, which will mark fifty years since that gold, aquamarine and black flag has flown above these islands strewn across a shallow sea. With […]