Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at A Visit to Supervalue to Mark Day One of Zero VAT
Good evening, everyone. It is good to be right here on Wulff Road, inside Supervalue, on a very good day for Bahamian families. Today is April 1st. And as of this morning, every Bahamian who walked into this store – or any store across this country – paid zero VAT on the unprepared food they […]
Statement by Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Edward Davis on the Dissolution of Parliament and the 2026 General Election
Today, I wish to advise the Bahamian people of the key dates in the next phase of our democratic process, our general election. Pursuant to Article 66(2) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I will advise the Governor General to dissolve Parliament on Wednesday, 8 April 2026. Pursuant to Article 67(1) of the Constitution, […]
Prime Minister Hosts Opportunity Hub Roundtable on NOVEP and Job Opportunities for Bahamians
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Prime Minister Philip Davis today hosted an Opportunity Hub roundtable discussion focused on the Notice of Vacancy Enforcement Policy (NOVEP) Unit and its role in strengthening employment opportunities for Bahamians. The roundtable brought together key stakeholders from the Department of Labour, including Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Hon. […]
The Bahamas Secures Landmark $65.2 Million Climate Investment to Strengthen Water Security Across Four Islands
NASSAU, The Bahamas — The Government of The Bahamas has secured a landmark $65.2 million investment to strengthen the nation’s water systems against the growing impacts of climate change, through financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which supports developing countries in addressing climate-related challenges. This major funding represents […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks on the Eve of VAT Removal on Unprepared Food
Good evening, everyone. I wanted to be here in the grocery store because this is where people feel the pressure most. Families feel it in the cart. They feel it at the register. They feel it when they get home and try to make the week work. That is why my focus has been clear. […]