Philip Davis
BahamaspoliticianMaleb. 19676.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Philip Davis is the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, having taken office in September 2021. He has faced scrutiny from opposition figures like Senator Michela Barnett Ellis for his government's handling of women's rights issues, particularly regarding the criminalization of marital rape. Davis has previously stated that 'rape is rape,' yet his administration has been criticized for its perceived lack of political will to enact comprehensive legislation to protect women and girls from violence.
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Philip Davis is the Prime Minister who wiped out unpaid bill arrears for Grand Cay residents ahead of the May 12 general election.
Spending watchdog to investigate $1.5m pre-election vouchersBahamas· 2026-08-12
Prime Minister Philip Davis declared that a PLP government would cancel any lease granted to RCI for Crown land to develop its beach club project.
FRONT PORCH: The cannibalisation of our stopover businessBahamas· 2026-08-07
Prime Minister Philip Davis asked BPL to examine the possibility of providing further financial relief to customers.
BPL Executive Chairman says outage rebates rarely please the publicBahamas· 2026-08-06
Darrin Woods previously raised the issue of employment practices with Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Union boss says Bahamians blocked from top hotel jobsBahamas· 2026-08-05
Prime Minister Philip Davis hosted an Opportunity Hub roundtable to examine employment opportunities for Bahamians.
Govt launches forensic review of foreign hiring practices in GBBahamas· 2026-08-04
Prime Minister Philip Davis toured the Blue Hill Power Station and apologized to the country for the power outages.
Gov’t and Opposition in Bahamas trade blame over islandwide blackout | News
Jamaica· 2026-08-01
Prime Minister Philip Davis defended his administration’s handling of the electricity crisis.
PM warns of ‘growing pains’ after island-wide blackoutBahamas· 2026-07-31
Prime Minister Philip Davis KC has asked Bahamas Power & Light to provide further financial relief to customers following island-wide disruptions.
PM requests BPL give more consumer reliefBahamas· 2026-07-31
Prime Minister Philip Davis assured Pia Glover-Rolle that she acted appropriately in her public demand for answers.
Glover-Rolle rejects claims of feud with Coleby-Davis over power outagesBahamas· 2026-07-30
Philip Davis is mentioned as the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, highlighting the respect that should be afforded to the office he occupies.
FACING REALITY: The monster we createdBahamas· 2026-07-28Prime Minister Philip Davis signalled the need for reforms to address the tariff issue.
‘Don’t relent’ until Trump tariff lifted from BahamasBahamas· 2026-07-27
Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis addressed the service, reflecting on the young women’s lives.
Tearful funeral for Stania and DiamondBahamas· 2026-07-27
Dr Rollins said Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis should face questions over the failures.
MP demands BPL answers over prolonged outagesBahamas· 2026-07-16
Ghanaian Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that The Bahamas was ready to receive 300 Ghanaian teachers following talks with Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis.
Teachers’ unions split over plan to hire 300 GhanaiansBahamas· 2026-07-14
Prime Minister Philip Davis described the crash as a devastating tragedy and extended condolences to the families affected.
Nation mourns 10 victims of fatal North Andros crashBahamas· 2026-07-13
Prime Minister Philip Davis arrived around 7.30pm and greeted Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt before joining senior Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers and other dignitaries.
Celebrations turn to tribute after fatal Andros plane crashBahamas· 2026-07-13
Philip Davis, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, described the tragic event as a day of mourning instead of celebration.
قتلى في تحطم طائرة بالبهاما
United Arab Emirates· 2026-07-11Prime Minister Philip Davis is also expected to hold a press conference this evening to address the tragedy.
Family Independence Day event converted to memorial after North Andros plane crashBahamas· 2026-07-11
Prime Minister Philip Davis confirmed that all 10 people aboard a plane that crashed in North Andros on Independence Day have died.
PM: No survivors in North Andros plane crashBahamas· 2026-07-11
Philip Davis is the Prime Minister of the Bahamas who addressed the press regarding the investigation into the plane crash.
al menos diez muertos y dudas por un incidente previo
Argentina· 2026-07-11Prime Minister Philip Davis said he has directed that every available government resource be mobilised to support those affected.
Residents battle devastating Bimini fireBahamas· 2026-07-08
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has called the review long overdue.
Fox criticises Parliament’s three-month breakBahamas· 2026-07-03
Prime Minister Philip Davis KC said twice-weekly flights between Nassau and Cat Island will operate on Thursdays and Sundays.
PM hails Bahamasair’s Cat Island return after 20 yearsBahamas· 2026-06-27Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis has also avoided giving direct answers on the controversy.
Halkitis cannot explain PLP names on public vouchersBahamas· 2026-06-22
Prime Minister Philip Davis KC responded that $40,000 has been allocated, and said the office is expected to be staffed using existing public servants rather than new hires.
Gov’t gives little detail on anti-corruption watchdogsBahamas· 2026-06-19Prime Minister Philip Davis KC attended the official ground-breaking of the Cotton Bay Holdings project.
$360m project terminates staff, splits with contractorBahamas· 2026-06-19
Philip Davis strongly criticized the nasty attacks and stupidity of then-Speaker of the House of Assembly, Halston Moultrie.
Front Porch: National embarrassment: belligerent, bullying SpeakerBahamas· 2026-06-19
Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis told Mr Watson he could return to work immediately.
Veteran journalist Opal Roach replaces Clint Watson at ZNSBahamas· 2026-05-29
Prime Minister Philip Davis ignored questions over the plane crash off the Florida coast involving Eric ‘Player’ Gardiner.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protestsBahamas· 2026-05-28
Mr Pintard had written to Prime Minister Philip Davis and raised questions in the House of Assembly about the movement of public funds.
Opposition leader slams budget, demands accounting of fundsBahamas· 2026-05-28