Statement From The Prime Minister On Threatened Industrial Action
I cannot let this evening go by without addressing a threatened unlawful industrial action announced by the Leader of the Bahamas Trade Union Congress Obie Ferguson. He is an attorney and should well know about good faith and lawful conduct. The publicly proposed action is therefore surprising. It seems to me that in the face […]
Statement by Prime Minister Davis on the Irresponsible and Baseless Comments by Opposition Leader Michael Pintard
Yesterday, our country welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, a leader committed to guiding and reforming the Royal Bahamas Police Force so that we can make urgently needed progress in public safety. She is stepping up to lead at a time of great difficulty, and she has articulated a clear and strong vision […]
Press Statement from the Prime Minister Davis on the Passing of John Berkley “Peanuts” Taylor
The Bahamas has lost one of its finest sons. Ann and I are deeply saddened by the passing of John Berkley “Peanuts” Taylor, a man whose rhythm, spirit, and story embodied the very soul of our nation. To many Bahamians Peanuts was more than entertainer; he was our cultural treasure. From his humble beginnings on […]
Statement of Clarification on The Bahamas’ Position Regarding Migration Proposals
In June of 2022, Prime Minister Philip Davis attended the Summit of the Americas, where regional migration was one of the items on the agenda. During the Summit, countries were asked to sign a declaration on migration, which included language suggesting that countries support and host undocumented migrants. The Bahamas did not sign this declaration, […]
Statement from the Office of the Prime Minister on the Trump Administration Transition Team Proposal
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to address recent reports regarding a proposal from the Trump transition team in the United States for The Bahamas to accept deportation flights of migrants from other countries. This matter was presented to the Government of The Bahamas but was reviewed and firmly rejected by the Prime Minister. […]