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Author: Latrae Rahming

Speech From The Throne Delivered at The State Opening of Parliament 2026

Madame President and Honourable Senators, Madame Speaker and Members of the Honourable House of Assembly: Just eight days ago, the Bahamian people chose Progress. They did so in a manner not seen in a generation. In an historic vote, for the first time since 1997, the Bahamian people returned an administration to office for a […]

Statement from the Office of the Prime Minister on U.S Investigations

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The Government of The Bahamas has seen the allegations arising from a U.S. investigation, as reported in the press, and takes this matter extremely seriously. The Government of The Bahamas will reach out to the relevant U.S. authorities to seek the sharing of information, obtain any available evidence, and establish the facts through the proper […]

Statement from the Office of The Prime Minister on Advancing The Bahamas National Interest in the United States

The United States is our country’s closest and most consequential partner. Decisions made in Washington affect our economy, border security, migration, financial services, tourism, investment, and national security. The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas retains public‑affairs advisers whose work is to represent Bahamian interests with policymakers, media, and key stakeholders inside the United […]

Moody’s Ratings upgrades The Bahamas long-term ratings to ‘Ba3’ with a Stable Outlook

Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) upgraded its long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings on The Bahamas to ‘Ba3’ from ‘B1’. The rating action reflects the sustained strengthening in fiscal performance and the improved government’s liquidity and funding profile supported by “lower net borrowing requirements, increased reliance on longer-term multilateral financing, and active liability management”. Moody’s highlighted The Bahamas’ track record of […]