Philip Davis
Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador · Cat Island
Biography
I believe every Bahamian deserves a fair chance to succeed. Opportunity in our country should be based on talent, hard work, and determination - not who you know. That belief guides the work we are doing to strengthen our economy, invest in infrastructure and energy, and create new pathways for education, skills training, entrepreneurship, and ownership across our archipelago.
It is the honour of my life to serve as Prime Minister of The Bahamas and as the Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador. I believe every Bahamian deserves a fair chance to succeed. Opportunity in our country should be based on talent, hard work, and determination - not who you know. That belief guides the work we are doing to strengthen our economy, invest in infrastructure and energy, and create new pathways for education, skills training, entrepreneurship, and ownership across our archipelago. For Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador, my focus is making sure these islands continue moving forward with stronger infrastructure, better services, and real opportunities so residents can live, work, and build their futures right here at home.
Strengthening Infrastructure and Connectivity
Improving airports, roads, and essential services so residents and businesses can thrive
Expanding Economic Opportunity
Supporting tourism development, entrepreneurship, and new investments that create jobs and opportunity on the islands.
Investing in Young People and Community Life
Expanding youth programmes, culture, and education opportunities so the next generation can build their future at home
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
SOAR-ing Together
A Four-Pillar Strategy for Security, Opportunity, Affordability, and Reform
Strengthening Security
Key Public Safety & Community Updates Read more • 379 new correctional officers • 26% decrease in homicides • Record repatriations • Over 300 immigration officers hired • Unregulated community demolitions • Clear Hold Build initiative • New Community Center in Nassau Village (Freetown and Centreville on the way) • Sent out the first Marco’s Alert
Making Life More Affordable
Social & Cost of Living Initiatives Read more • Import duty eliminated on dozens of food categories • NHI expansion • Prescription drug plan expansion • Catastrophic care fund • Affordable new homes
Expanding Opportunities
National Development Initiatives Read more • National Apprentice Programme • BTVI expansion to Family Islands • $600 million Grand Bahama Shipyard expansion • Tens of millions for small Bahamian-owned businesses • Public Service Professional Engagement Programme • Family Island development (new airports, roads, clinics, waterworks) – including hundreds of millions of dollars toward the construction and upgrade of airports and runways throughout the country • Nationwide energy reforms
Working to Reform Government
Governance & Economic Reform Initiatives Read more • Health insurance for all public servants • One Tax Bahamas platform • Land registration reform • EU blacklist removal