Prime Minister Philip Davis’ remarks at the 2022 National Honours Investiture
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS FY2022/2023 BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS | BUDGET 2022: THE WAY FORWARD
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.
New Year’s National Address – Prime Minister Hubert Minnis
Prime Minister Minnis announces new COVID-19 measures for New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera
In an address to the nation on Sunday 8 November, the Prime Minister pointed to the progress recorded on New Providence and Abaco since restrictive measures were introduced a month ago. Since then, there have been reductions recorded among key health indicators watched closely by health officials, including the number new cases of COVID-19, transmission, […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Energy Reform Stakeholder Forum
Friends, good morning. Thank you for being here. I know you are busy people with families, businesses, and communities depending on you. When you make time for a conversation like this, it is because you understand how much reliable and affordable electricity matters to daily life in our islands. For many years, Bahamians have been […]
PRIME MINISTER DAVIS’S CONTRIBUTION ON THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 2025/2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET STATEMENT
Introduction Mister Deputy Speaker:Today, I rise to present the Mid-Year Budget Communication for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, which demonstrates the progress we’ve made as we expand opportunities, island by island. As we discuss the technical details of our fiscal performance, as well as our economic and policy track record, we must remain mindful of the true […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s House of Assembly Communication on the Ruling in the Arbitration between the Government of The Bahamas and The Grand Bahama Port Authority and Its Implications for the Governance and Future of Freeport
Mister Deputy Speaker, I rise today to report to this Honourable House on the ruling in the arbitration between the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Port Authority. The ruling is a game-changer. The Port Authority has significant liabilities that are now enforceable because we took action. From the first […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s National Address on the Tribunal Ruling in the Arbitration between the GBPA and the Government of The Bahamas
My fellow Bahamians, Tonight, we can celebrate a historic victory for our country. A new legal decision will help to shape the future of Grand Bahama and our entire country. For the first time, an independent tribunal has ruled that the Grand Bahama Port Authority is liable and must make payments to the Government and […]
Government of The Bahamas Statement on the Historic Ruling – Tribunal Confirms the Grand Bahama Port Authority Must Make Annual Payments to the Government and People of The Bahamas Until 2054, Tribunal Rejects Port Authority’s Claim to Exclusive Authority over Freeport
Nassau, Bahamas – The Government of the Bahamas confirms that the arbitral tribunal has issued a Partial Award in the ongoing arbitration between the Government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority (“GBPA”) concerning the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (“HCA”) and related arrangements. The Partial Award confirms the GBPA ’s liability to make annual payments to the Government […]