NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and members of the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) marked their second anniversary in office over the weekend with Davis declaring at a service at Mount Tabor Church yesterday that his administration has the opportunity to build on the progress it has made “to drive real change throughout our nation”, The Nassau Gurdian reported on Monday, September 18, 2023, in an article written by Executive Editor Candia Dames
While stating that Bahamians are striving and staking their claim to greatness, the prime minister said “there is also a frustration that has set in”.
“We want to see more income equality, peaceful communities, food security, improved public healthcare, and more opportunities for Bahamians to own homes and successful businesses,” Davis said. “The desire to see progress on these national challenges is what inspired me to enter politics andfull gospel continues to motivate me to this day.”
He added, “Two years ago, when the PLP came into office, we said that we were not here to maintain the status quo. We were here to lay the foundation for big changes as we take steps toward a fairer and more prosperous society for all Bahamians.
“Our first priority was to drive the recovery of the economy and job market, strengthen the healthcare system, and reopen schools.
“So many people were suffering financially, going hungry, and praying for better days. We moved immediately to expand support to those who needed it the most while rolling out a new, data-driven approach to combatting COVID-19.”
He said that within months “the economy roared back to life”, and “we began seeing major progress as hope returned to our nation”.
The prime minister added, “With the recovery well on its way, we began laying the foundation for change in those early days by increasing the national minimum wage, lowering customs duties, investing in food security, and taking care of our public servants by increasing salaries and decreasing backlogs.
“We invested in clinics, airports, and roads on various Family Islands to pave the way for economic growth. Tourism arrivals are now at record levels, unemployment is at its lowest levels in 15 years, and Bahamians are getting the opportunity to own their own homes through our housing developments.
“We are securing the future by advancing the global conversation on climate change and developing practical solutions to finance our progress toward climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy for cleaner, cheaper, more affordable power generation.”
See complete article in The Nassau Gurdian at https://thenassauguardian.com/two-years-in-davis-touts-achievements/
