Statement of Clarification on The Bahamas’ Position Regarding Migration Proposals
In June of 2022, Prime Minister Philip Davis attended the Summit of the Americas, where regional migration was one of the items on the agenda. During the Summit, countries were asked to sign a declaration on migration, which included language suggesting that countries support and host undocumented migrants. The Bahamas did not sign this declaration, […]
Statement from the Office of the Prime Minister on the Trump Administration Transition Team Proposal
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to address recent reports regarding a proposal from the Trump transition team in the United States for The Bahamas to accept deportation flights of migrants from other countries. This matter was presented to the Government of The Bahamas but was reviewed and firmly rejected by the Prime Minister. […]
Prime Minister Davis National Statement on the Recommendation of ACP Shanta Emily Knowles as Commissioner of Police
My fellow Bahamians, This morning, I made a Communication to Parliament updating the House and the Bahamian people on the steps we’ve taken since we first learned of an indictment in the United States which includes several members of our law enforcement agencies. During the Communication, I announced that I met with the Commissioner of […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Parliamentary Address to Provide an Update on the Recent Indictment filed in the Southern District of New York
Madam Speaker, Last week, I spoke in this House about an indictment filed in the Southern District of New York which contains allegations against 11 Bahamian citizens, including a senior police officer, a police sergeant, and a defence force officer. Today, I wish to update the Bahamian people on this matter. Since last week, I […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Annual Governor General’s Visit
Her Excellency, the Most Honourable, Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, Minister Darville, Chairman Edwards, Managing Director Rolle, the Public Hospitals Authority family, Princess Margaret Hospital leadership and staff, and, of course, my fellow Bahamians. Today, as the Governor General makes her annual visit to the Princess Margaret Hospital, to share warmth and compassion with those who are […]