Philip Davis (Bahamian politician)

Philip Edward "Brave" Davis QC MP (born 7 June 1951) is a Bahamian politician. In September 2021, he became Prime Minister of the Bahamas.[1][2] He has been a Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador since May 2002. He was Leader of the Opposition from May 2017 to September 2021.


Philip Davis

Prime Minister Philip Davis in 2022.jpg
Davis in 2022
5th Prime Minister of the Bahamas
Assumed office
September 17, 2021
MonarchElizabeth II
Charles III
Governor GeneralCornelius A. Smith
Preceded byHubert Minnis
Leader of the Opposition
In office
May 19, 2017 – August 19, 2021
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterHubert Minnis
Preceded byHubert Minnis
Succeeded byHubert Minnis
Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas [a]
In office
May 7, 2012 – May 11, 2017
Preceded byBrent Symonette
Succeeded byKevin P. Turnquest
Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador
Assumed office
May 2, 2002
Preceded byJames Miller
Majority65.40%
Personal details
Born (1951-06-07) 7 June 1951 (age 73)
Nassau, The Bahamas
Political partyProgressive Liberal Party
Spouse(s)Anne-Marie Davis

Notes

  1. Also served as Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, from May 7, 2012 - May 11, 2017.

References

  1. "Opposition unseats prime minister in Bahamas elections". AP NEWS. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  2. News, A. B. C. "Opposition unseats prime minister in Bahamas elections". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-09-17. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)