Statement from the Government of The Bahamas on the Recent Tariff Announcement from the Trump Administration
The Government of The Bahamas has taken note of the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 10% reciprocal tariff on several Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, that export duty-free to the United States under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI). It is important to note that The Bahamas currently maintains a trade deficit […]
CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEBATE ON THE MINING BILL, 2023
Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of the people of Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador. I do so with great affection and great admiration for the people I am fortunate enough to represent. You know, we all start somewhere – and I started my life and my education on Cat Island, a blessing […]
Statement from the Office of The Prime Minister in Response to The Leader of The Opposition on BPL
When the Davis administration took office in September 2021, the country was in crisis. The new government inherited a fiscal emergency, hospitals in disrepair, schools shuttered, record unemployment, and a failing BPL, which was saddled with more than $500 million in debt. The government had to urgently loan BPL $100 million just to keep it […]
Statement from Prime Minister Davis on Wildfire Developments in Grand Bahama and New Providence
Today, I was briefed along with my Cabinet colleagues, including Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey, and the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe—on the recent wildfire developments in Grand Bahama and New Providence. Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles provided a detailed update on the […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Central Pines and Spring City Abaco Key Presentation Ceremony
A pleasant good day to everyone who has joined us here in Abaco for this special occasion. One of the greatest honours of being Prime Minister is the ability to uplift Bahamians and empower them to achieve their dreams. Today, we are doing just that as we celebrate new, proud homeowners in Spring City and […]