Philip Davis (Bahamian politician)
The Honorable Philip Davis QC MP | |
|---|---|
 Davis in 2015 | |
| 5th Prime Minister of the Bahamas | |
| Assumed office 17 September 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Cornelius A. Smith |
| Preceded by | Hubert Minnis |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 19 May 2017 – 19 August 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Hubert Minnis |
| Preceded by | Hubert Minnis |
| Succeeded by | Hubert Minnis |
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas [a] | |
| In office 7 May 2012 – 11 May 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Perry Christie |
| Preceded by | Brent Symonette |
| Succeeded by | Kevin P. Turnquest |
| Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2002 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Majority | 65.40% |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nassau, The Bahamas |
| Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Anne-Marie Davis |
Philip Edward "Brave" Davis QC MP is a Bahamian politician who is serving as Prime Minister of the Bahamas, since 17 September 2021 and Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador since May 2002. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from May 2017 to September 2021, when he led the PLP to victory and was subsequently sworn in as Prime Minister.
Early life[]
Davis spent his early childhood living with his brother Alvin and grandparents on Cat Island where he attended Old Bight All Age School. Upon returning to Nassau, he went to Eastern Schools and St. John's College. Growing up in a poor family, Davis worked as a packing boy and on construction sites.[1]
Professional career[]
Prior to becoming Prime Minister, Davis was the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party having been elected at the party's convention in October 2017. Prior to his election as party leader, he was deputy-leader, a position to which he was appointed by then leader Perry Christie in 2009, when the PLP won the 2012 general elections, he became the Bahamas' Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Works and Urban Development, to which he served up until 2017, when the PLP was once again defeated in the polls.
He became a member of the Queen's Counsel (QC) in 2015.
Minister of Public Works and Urban Development[]
As Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, he oversaw and ensured around some 1000 homes, in both the Family Islands and New Providence were provided with indoor toilets and potable water, additionally, he oversaw infrastructure developments across the islands, such as building of roads, rebuilding of seawalls, bringing lights to Family Islands airports, and repairing of buildings and docks damaged by Hurricanes. He established the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repairs Program, which saw more than 1000 homeowners and employed thousands of contractors and tradespersons.
Personal life[]
Davis is married to Ann Marie Davis and is a father of six. He is a practicing Anglican. He is a member of Toastmasters Club 1600 and a keen sportsman interested in baseball, softball and swimming.
References[]
- ^ "The Brave Voice". October 2009. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
Notes[]
- ^ Also served as Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, from 7 May 2012 - 11 May 2017.
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