House Approves $17 Million Capitalization of Disaster Emergency Fund to Strengthen National Resilience
NASSAU, The Bahamas – In the House of Assembly today, parliamentarians passed a resolution to transfer $17 million to capitalize the nation’s Disaster Emergency Fund, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing effort to strengthen fiscal and climate resilience. The Fund, established under the Disaster Risk Management Act (2022), is designed to ensure that, […]
Statement from the Prime Minister on The Tragic Passing of Lauren Saunders
Ann and I are deeply saddened by the tragic discovery of the body of Lauren Saunders this morning. Our hearts are heavy for her family and loved ones as they face this unbearable loss. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends. No parent or loved one should ever have to endure such […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Contribution on a Resolution to Transfer Funds from Dormant Accounts to the Disaster Emergency Fund
Madam Speaker, As a nation, we are uniquely vulnerable to climate change. We contribute so little to the problems of the world, and yet we suffer the most dire consequences. Conservative estimates suggest that over 40 per cent of our national debt exists because of climate change, not because of mismanagement, not because of poor […]