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After 16-year-old girl killed as house riddled with bullets, PM asks: PRAY FOR END TO VIOLENCE
After 16-year-old girl killed as house riddled with bullets, PM asks: PRAY FOR END TO VIOLENCE
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said he was saddened and shocked by recent murders in the country.
Prime Minister: Something Has Indeed Gone Wrong
Prime Minister: Something Has Indeed Gone Wrong
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A weekend marked by bloodshed in New Providence has thrust investigators into the scrutiny of eight homicides within a week, all attributed to gun violence. Prime Minister Philip Davis addressed officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force during their annual church service expressing deep sorrow and shock.
PM Davis ‘greatly saddened and deeply shocked’ by recent spate of murders
During the Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service, on January 7, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis stated that he was “greatly saddened and deeply shocked” by the recent spate of murders in The Bahamas.
'No mask mandate' as COVID cases rise
'No mask mandate' as COVID cases rise
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said there is no need to reintroduce COVID-19 prevention mandates such as wearing masks after an uptick in cases of the disease, though people are recommended to wear masks.
He said businesses could enforce a mask mandate.
Ecumenical Worship Service at Zion Baptist Church Commemorates Majority Rule Day
An Ecumenical Worship Service celebrating Majority Rule Day was held Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets.
ORG urges 'swift action' for full Freedom of Information Act implementation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is pressing for 'swift action' to achieve the complete implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), noting that the insufficient prioritization of this law over the past two administrations has impeded the public's fundamental right to information. In a statement, ORG acknowledged recent comments made [...]
Pintard urges PM to provide full disclosure on airfreight management arrangement
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Michael Pintard has urged Prime Minister Philip Davis to provide full disclosure on the purported airfreight management arrangement, citing "significant concerns." In a letter to Prime Minister Philip Davis, Pintard noted that questions have been raised in the House of Assembly, as well as the press reports concerning the alleged [...]
SAXONS MARCH TO TWO STRAIGHT: The Superstars sweep Boxing Day and New Year's Junkanoo parades
SAXONS MARCH TO TWO STRAIGHT: The Superstars sweep Boxing Day and New Year's Junkanoo parades
THE Shell Saxons Superstars unofficially won the New Year's Day Parade, rocking the crowd with a theme of exploring the indigenous history of the archipelago.
FNM criticise govt over lack of priority on FOIA
FNM criticise govt over lack of priority on FOIA
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard criticized Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis' response to implementing the Freedom of Information Act, noting the administration's team is large enough to get it done.
Kingsley Smith, Jr., MP - Sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand Bahama
Kingsley Smith, Jr., MP - Sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand Bahama
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt administered the Swearing-In Ceremony of Mr. Kingsley Smith, Jr., MP, as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand Bahama, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Office of the Governor General.
Swearing In of Leon Lundy, MP, as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister
Swearing In of Leon Lundy, MP, as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt administered the Swearing-In Ceremony of Mr. Leon Lundy, MP, as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Office of the Governor General.
BREEF Calls For Oil Drilling Ban
BREEF Calls For Oil Drilling Ban
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - This past October, Prime Minister Philip Davis expressed his confidence that the government will meet its target of 30 percent renewable energy generation by 2030. The executive director of an environmental and educational foundation is weighing in.
FNM Predicts No Freedom Of Information Until Next Election
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A grim prediction from Free National Movement Chairman Dr. Duane Sands comes one day after Prime Minister Philip Davis told reporters, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) isn't a top priority right now.
Freedom of Information 'not top priority of govt'
Freedom of Information 'not top priority of govt'
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said implementing the Freedom of Information Act is not one of his top priorities, though he is committed to fulfilling the long-promised pledge to fully enact the system this term.
PM: Crime Not Going Down Fast Enough
PM: Crime Not Going Down Fast Enough
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With a tragic spate of three murders in a mere 72 hours, Prime Minister Philip Davis expressing deep distress over the escalating violence in the country.
PM: Crime not going down fast enough
PM: Crime not going down fast enough
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis says while crime is trending downward in country; "it's not going down fast enough." He says government is aggressively doing its part to help provide resources that the police force needs in order to tackle crime in country.
Pintard raises concerns with PM over Fiscal Responsibility Council
In a letter to Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis on Thursday, Opposition Leader Michael Pintard raised concerns about the state of the Fiscal Responsibility Council (FRC), in light of a Tribune article from earlier this month.
U.S. Vice President Visits the Bahamas
U.S. Vice President Visits the Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas had a very special guest this June. The Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris. She was in town to co-host the US-Caribbean leaders meeting with Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Amended statement from the Office of the Prime Minister
The Hon. Philip E. Davis, KC, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, proposes to advise the Governor-General to effect the following appointments:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 2023, the year of resurrection
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 2023, the year of resurrection
Editor, 2023 was a game-changing year and one of the literal resurrections of The Bahamas. With the still lingering effects of back-to-back hurricanes a few short years ago and the debilitating economic and health status of Bahamians across the board with the arrival of COVID-19, we were between a rock and a very hard place. [...]