Press Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis on the Newest VAT Cut
Effective September 1, the Government reduced VAT from 10 per cent to 5 per cent on a range of essential items: medicines, medical supplies, feminine hygiene products, and baby and adult diapers. Medicines will now cost less at the pharmacy. Parents are now paying less for baby supplies. Women are now paying less for feminine […]
National Statement on a National Moment of Silence for the Remembrance of Hurricane Dorian
The Office of the Prime Minister invites the public to join in a national moment of silence in remembrance of the lives lost during Hurricane Dorian. On Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at 9:30 a.m., all government agencies across the country will pause to observe this solemn occasion. The Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers will gather […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Statement on the 58th Industrial Union Agreement Signing
From day one, my administration made a commitment: to stand with workers and to make sure their voices are heard at the table. Today, with the signing of our 58th industrial agreement in four years, we are keeping that commitment. This agreement was signed with the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas and the Bahamas Communications […]
Prime Minister Davis to Attend Brazil-Caribbean Summit in Brasília
Nassau, The Bahamas – Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis will join other Caribbean leaders and represent The Bahamas at the Brazil-Caribbean Summit on June 13, 2025, in Brasília, Brazil. The summit, held under the theme “Bringing Together to Unite”, will focus on addressing the escalating crisis in Haiti, particularly the increasing violence perpetrated by […]
Government to Unveil 2025/2026 National Budget Focused on Expanding Opportunities — Island by Island
Nassau, The Bahamas – Tomorrow, the Government of The Bahamas will deliver the 2025/2026 National Budget. This fiscal roadmap for the year ahead reaffirms the government’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth across all islands. The theme for this year’s budget — “Expanding Opportunities: Island by Island” — reflects the government’s strategic focus on equitable development […]