Philip Davis (Bahamian politician)
Bahamian politician (born 1951)
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 | |
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5th Prime Minister of the Bahamas | |
Assumed office September 17, 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Governor General | Cornelius A. Smith |
Preceded by | Hubert Minnis |
Leader of the Opposition | |
In office May 19, 2017 – August 19, 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 May 7, 2012 – May 11, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Brent Symonette |
Succeeded by | Kevin P. Turnquest |
Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador | |
Assumed office May 2, 2002 | |
Preceded by | James Miller |
Majority | 65.40% |
Personal details | |
Born | Nassau, The Bahamas | 7 June 1951
Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) | Anne-Marie Davis |
Notes
change- ↑ Also served as Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, from May 7, 2012 - May 11, 2017.
References
change- ↑ "Opposition unseats prime minister in Bahamas elections". AP NEWS. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ↑ News, A. B. C. "Opposition unseats prime minister in Bahamas elections". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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