National Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis at the 81st United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates: Congratulations, Your Excellency, Khalilur Rahman, on your election. The Bahamas pledges to you, its full support. Mr. President: Every generation inherits a promise it did not make. The promise of our generation was made eighty-one years ago, with the founding of this United Nations, from the ashes of the worst war in human history. Its ideals have […]
THE BAHAMAS MOVES TOWARD NET CARBON-NEGATIVE STATUS AS PRIME MINISTER UNVEILS BLUE CARBON PROGRAMME IN NEW YORK
NEW YORK, 24 September 2026 – Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced a major new phase in The Bahamas’ climate strategy, with national scientific work now underway that is expected, subject to completion, government review and technical validation, to confirm that The Bahamas removes more greenhouse gases than it emits within the scope of its national […]
Prime Minister Davis Delivers Remarks at The Bahamas Blue Carbon Programme: From Commitment to Implementation
Excellencies, distinguished guests, partners, colleagues and friends. Let me begin by thanking Catholic Relief Services, and especially the professionals in that organisation working for The Bahamas, for the invitation to join you today and for bringing us together for this important discussion. I also recognise the scientists, technical experts, financial and implementation partners, government representatives […]
REMARKS BY THE HON. PHILIP DAVIS AT RISING NATION GALA DINNER
Excellencies, friends. Good evening. As I speak tonight, the Atlantic has not recorded a single hurricane this season. Not one. As I speak tonight, the Atlantic has not recorded a single hurricane this season. Not one. At the very peak of the season, the Atlantic lies as still as a sleeping giant. I wish I […]
Prime Minister Davis to Lead The Bahamas Delegation to UNGA81
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis will lead The Bahamas’ delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the country will advocate for multilateral cooperation, peace and security. The delegation’s priorities include climate action, reform of international finance, regional security, reparations, artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty. The Bahamas […]