NASSAU, Bahamas, September 18, 2021 — After he was sworn in as The Bahamas’ fifth prime minister during a private ceremony yesterday, Philip “Brave” Davis received his instruments of appointment this morning during a ceremony at Baha Mar, The Nassau Guardian reported on Saturday, September 18.
Governor General Sir Cornelius A. Smith presented Davis with the instruments.
During his remarks, Davis thanked the Bahamian people “who turned out and voted resoundingly for change”.
“You voted with brave hearts and you voted with hearts full of hope for our country,” he said.
The Progressive Liberal Party secured a landslide victory on Thursday, winning at least 30 of the 39 seats.
Davis pledged that his government will partner with the Bahamian people.
“No government can do great things on its own,” the prime minister said.
“…We’re going to listen. We’re going to consult widely and we’re going to bring people together. This is the best way to make progress as a nation. No leader or no government should be isolated from the people.
“I also wish to lift the veil of secrecy of which has gone before us, so that all of the arrangements under which we have to live are transparent and those who offered them are accountable.
“We will govern in the interest of all Bahamians, not just the privileged few.
“We will act in ways that rebuild trust between the government and the Bahamian people.
“We will uphold the constitution and the rule of law and ensure that everyone is treated fairly… There is much work to be done, but I know that by working together we can succeed and build the kind of prosperous independent Bahamas that our founding fathers dreamed for us.”
Davis noted that the new administration comes to office as Bahamians are hurting and the country faces big challenges. See complete article in The Nassau Guardian at https://thenassauguardian.com/davis-receives-instruments-of-appointment/
