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.

Prime Minister Davis Launches First-Ever National “Opportunity Hub”

Connecting Bahamians to Jobs, Training and Small Business Support NASSAU, The Bahamas — Prime Minister Philip Davis has launched the nation’s first-ever Opportunity Hub –  a nationwide engagement initiative designed to connect Bahamians directly with new and expanding opportunities made available through government programmes across multiple industries. The initiative ensures that Bahamians everywhere know what […]

Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Statement at a National Press Conference on Hurricane Melissa

Good evening. This morning, I received a full briefing from the Disaster Risk Management Authority and the Bahamas Department of Meteorology on the latest forecasts for Hurricane Melissa.  Based on their advice, my government has issued an evacuation order for residents in Inagua, Mayaguana, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, and Ragged Island. That decision was […]