PRIME MINISTER PHILIP DAVIS’ REMARKS AT THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL OF HURRICANE DORIAN IN ABACO
Today, our hearts are heavy but hopeful. As we put together the pieces of our lives four years later, all around us we see the sombre reminders of the storm that changed our lives forever. We also see the hallmarks of progress – a testament to the courage and resilience of Abaconians as you continue […]
PRIME MINISTER PHILIP DAVIS’ REMARKS AT THE INDUCTION CEREMONY OF GOVERNOR GENERAL CYNTHIA ‘MOTHER’ PRATT, CB, JP
Good morning. We are here today to honour a woman who has served in so many capacities – and with such dignity and grace – that she earned the name “Mother”, a name that reveals the affection and gratitude of the many, many people she has cared for and helped throughout her storied career. The […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’ Remarks at the Farewell Ceremony of H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
Good Evening, We gather here today to thank His Excellency, The Most Honourable Cornelius A. Smith, for his four years of service as Governor-General and for a lifetime of service as a politician, member of Cabinet and diplomat. It is often said that public service is a calling. When his nation called, Sir Cornelius A. […]
The Bahamas Takes a Progressive Approach to Cannabis
Government Launches Consultation on Legislation to Decriminalize Cannabis for Medical, Research, and Religious Purposes Nassau, Bahamas – Headlining the Office of The Prime Minister’s weekly press briefing today, Attorney General Ryan Pinder and Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville announced the introduction of a compendium of legislation to decriminalize cannabis for medical, research, […]
Prime Minister Davis’ Remarks at MasterCard Fintech Summit: Fintech as Enablers of National Digital Agendas
Good morning. Welcome to the first-ever MasterCard Fintech Summit held in The Bahamas. To the team from Mastercard who organised today’s event, as well as the many government and business leaders who have joined us today, thank you for facilitating this important regional discussion. For those who travelled to our shores to attend today’s summit, […]