THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 2024/2025 MID-YEAR BUDGET STATEMENT PRESENTED TO THE HONOURABLE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BY THE HONOURABLE PHILIP DAVIS
Introduction Today, I have the honour of presenting the Mid-Year update on my Government’s 2024/25 Budget, tabled in Parliament on May 29, 2024, the theme for which was “Changing the Status Quo, Changing Lives”, reflecting our determination to usher in transformational change for our country. As a small country with big ambitions, we are challenging […]
Prime Minister Davis to Attend CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados
The Office of the Prime Minister advises that Prime Minister the Honourable Philip Edward Davis KC, MP, will travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, to attend the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from February 19–21, 2025. At the meeting, regional leaders will focus on climate change, economic […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Statement on Industrial Relations
Good morning members of the media, and thank you for being here today. I am joined by the Minister Health and Wellness, the Minister of the Public Service and Labour, and the Management team of the Public Health Authority. I want to speak directly to the Bahamian people about the recent industrial actions by the […]
Prime Minister Davis’s Communication to Parliament on the United States District Court Southern District of New York Indictment Regarding Bahamian Nationals and Officials
Madam Speaker, Yesterday, the Government of The Bahamas was made aware of an indictment filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. This indictment, that involves criminal activity that commenced since at least May 2021, exposes deeply troubling allegations of corruption within our own borders. It alleges that certain […]
Director Rochelle Newbold’s Statement at a Press Conference to Discuss The Bahamas Debt Conversion for Marine Conservation Project
Good Afternoon, Members of The Press. Thank you for coming today. I hope to provide clarity and add additional details on the recently announced Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation. The projects main object is to: In short, it provides a pathway for sustainable economic growth while protecting the natural resources on which we […]