Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police: Opening Remarks 36th Annual General Meeting and Conference

Along with a changing world, comes the increasing threat and vulnerability of crime to our country’s safety and economic security. Crime, in all of its manifestations, is a global and complex issue that profits criminals billions of dollars each year while leaving many reeling to recover.
We all feel deeply the damaging effects of crime.
We all hear the cries of persons who have suffered at the hands of criminals.
We all know how it plagues our communities.
And I know we all want desperately to change this narrative.

However, the ongoing effort to eradicate this scourge will require a multi-faceted response that address the economic, social, and legal realities that contribute to this situation, particularly in the Caribbean.

National Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis at the 81st United Nations General Assembly

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates: Congratulations, Your Excellency, Khalilur Rahman, on your election. The Bahamas pledges to you, its full support. Mr. President: Every generation inherits a promise it did not make. The promise of our generation was made eighty-one years ago, with the founding of this United Nations, from the ashes of the worst war in human history. Its ideals have […]

Prime Minister Davis Delivers Remarks at The Bahamas Blue Carbon Programme: From Commitment to Implementation

Excellencies, distinguished guests, partners, colleagues and friends. Let me begin by thanking Catholic Relief Services, and especially the professionals in that organisation working for The Bahamas, for the invitation to join you today and for bringing us together for this important discussion. I also recognise the scientists, technical experts, financial and implementation partners, government representatives […]

REMARKS BY THE HON. PHILIP DAVIS AT RISING NATION GALA DINNER

Excellencies, friends. Good evening. As I speak tonight, the Atlantic has not recorded a single hurricane this season. Not one. As I speak tonight, the Atlantic has not recorded a single hurricane this season. Not one. At the very peak of the season, the Atlantic lies as still as a sleeping giant. I wish I […]

Prime Minister Davis to Lead The Bahamas Delegation to UNGA81

Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis will lead The Bahamas’ delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the country will advocate for multilateral cooperation, peace and security. The delegation’s priorities include climate action, reform of international finance, regional security, reparations, artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty. The Bahamas […]