STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER PHILIP E. DAVIS, KC, MP ON THE PASSING OF DR. FRANKLIN WALKINE, CMG
I received the news of Dr. Franklin Walkine’s passing with real sadness. Dr. Walkine lived a life of service. He was a doctor who cared for people in their most difficult moments, and he was a former Member of Parliament for Acklins and Crooked Island who carried his community’s hopes into the nation’s Parliament. He […]
JOINT STATEMENT by The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo on Recognition and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo announce that The Bahamas has recognised the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign State. The two countries further announce the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo, effective from the date of signature of the […]
REMARKS BY THE PRIME MINISTER DAVIS AT THE INSTALLATION BANQUET OF PRIDE OF GRAND BAHAMA LODGE NO. 7
Worshipful Master, Grand Master, officers, brethren, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Thank you for welcoming me here tonight. I feel a real sense of kinship in this room, because I am among men who understand duty, discipline and service. In a lodge, a man is measured by his character, his honesty and his willingness to […]
Contribution from The Prime Minister Hon. Philip Edward Davis on a Resolution to Parliament for Parliamentary Resolution – Treasurer to Perfect Luck Assets (No. 1) Limited – Melia Vacant Land Parking Site (1)
4 December 4, 2025 Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Resolution entitled Treasurer to Perfect Luck Assets (No. 1) Limited – Melia Vacant Land Parking Site (1). At first glance, this looks like a narrow, technical land transaction. In truth, it goes to the heart of two big questions. Do we, as a […]
Statement from the Director of Communication Latrae Rahming on the Smuggling of Migrants Bill 2025
Last week, the Department of Immigration deported one hundred and five Haitian nationals from New Providence to Cap Haitien.This was the largest single deportation exercise carried out in 2025. These were people convicted of immigration offences.Illegal landing.Overstaying.Possession of fraudulent documents.Knowingly attempting to mislead an immigration officer. They faced fines from three hundred to three thousand […]