House Approves $17 Million Capitalization of Disaster Emergency Fund to Strengthen National Resilience
NASSAU, The Bahamas – In the House of Assembly today, parliamentarians passed a resolution to transfer $17 million to capitalize the nation’s Disaster Emergency Fund, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing effort to strengthen fiscal and climate resilience. The Fund, established under the Disaster Risk Management Act (2022), is designed to ensure that, […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Contribution on a Resolution to Transfer Funds from Dormant Accounts to the Disaster Emergency Fund
Madam Speaker, As a nation, we are uniquely vulnerable to climate change. We contribute so little to the problems of the world, and yet we suffer the most dire consequences. Conservative estimates suggest that over 40 per cent of our national debt exists because of climate change, not because of mismanagement, not because of poor […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of Diplomatic Week 2025
Excellencies, distinguished delegates, members of the diplomatic corps, colleagues, and fellow Bahamians, good morning. This morning, I want to reaffirm something that may seem old-fashioned but is, in fact, more urgent than ever. It is the belief that diplomacy can still work. That reasoned dialogue can still settle disputes. That patient cooperation can still create […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Contribution to the Debate on the Bahamas Protected Area Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Madam Speaker, It is always a joy to rise in this Honourable House on behalf of the people of Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador: the constituents I am privileged to serve and whose voices I carry into this Chamber. Before I get into my substantive contribution today, permit me to share with this […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Contribution on the Data Protection Bill, 2025
Madam Speaker, I rise today to lay before this Honourable House the Data Protection Bill, 2025. This bill marks an important turning point for our country: a moment where we recognise that the way we protect the digital privacy of our people must keep pace with the times we live in. Madam Speaker, The law […]