Statement from Prime Minister Davis on Upholding Fair Global Tax Practices: The Bahamas’ Advocacy and the UN’s Progressive Step

Nassau, The Bahamas — The Bahamas supported the United Nations Resolution on the Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations.  We recognize the approval of this resolution as historic, promoting equity in global tax administration and seeking to establish a framework convention on tax which could ultimately move decision-making on global tax rules […]

Press Statement on Prime Minister Davis Detailing Foreign Policy Priorities for The Government

During Diplomatic Week 2023, marking the occasion of celebrating 50 years of foreign relations, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis KC, MP, delivered an extensive address outlining the nation’s strategic foreign policy direction. At the forefront, the Prime Minister praised the contributions of diplomats in enhancing the Bahamas’ stature on the international stage. This was particularly […]

Statement from Prime Minister Davis on the Passing of Ms Mitzie Turnquest

I have just received the profoundly saddening news of the passing of Ms. Mitzie Turnquest. Today, The Bahamas mourns the loss of a shining light in our community and a staunch supporter of the Progressive Liberal Party. Mitzie was more than an exceptional Human Resources leader. She epitomized the spirit of resilience, empowerment, and transformation. […]

Statement from Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC MP on the Passing of Hon. Obie Wilchcombe

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It is with the heaviest of hearts that, along with my wife, Ann Marie, I offer heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all the loved ones of our colleague, Hon. Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe, or as we knew him, ‘Obie’, During the past two years, he served with great distinction as Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini and Minister of Social […]