Press Statement from Prime Minister Davis on the Passing of Former Commissioner of Police Mr Paul Farquharson
It is with deep sadness and profound respect that my wife, Ann Marie, and I acknowledge the passing of a national stalwart, Mr. Paul Farquharson, former Commissioner of Police (2001-2008). He leaves behind an indelible legacy of service, integrity, and commitment to our country. Born in humble circumstances in Burnt Ground, Long Island, to Ural […]
Clarification and Apology from Kirk Cornish, MP for North Abaco, Regarding Recent Comments
During an independence event over the weekend, I sought to make the point that it is my privilege and my responsibility to implement Cabinet policy in Abaco. I sincerely regret the way I expressed the point. I have the honour of representing Abaconians in Parliament and the honour of carrying out the policies of the […]
Prime Minister Davis Opens Forty-Fifth CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting with message highlighting unity and progress
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- In his outgoing remarks as Chairperson of CARICOM, Prime Minister The Hon. Philip Davis, KC, MP, urged the region to continue to seek greater collaboration to build upon recent successes and those of the past 50 years. Prime Minister Davis delivered the remarks at the Opening Ceremony of CARICOM’s […]
Press Statement on Prime Minister Davis’s Travel to Trinidad and Tobago for CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
The Prime Minister is traveling today to Trinidad and Tobago to participate in the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Port of Spain. This important regional event marks the conclusion of his six-month chairmanship of CARICOM. During his tenure as Chairman, the Prime Minister has worked to build and enhance cooperation on critical issues facing […]
Prime Minister Davis’s Statement on the Recent 2023 Unemployment Rate Decline
Today, I’m proud to announce that our collective hard work is paying off. We’re driving down unemployment and getting our people back to work. In July 2022, The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) estimated that the unemployment rate in The Bahamas stood at 18 per cent. As of May 2023, the rate has been reduced to […]