Pres Ali congratulates Bahamas PM on re-election victory

President Dr Irfaan Ali has extended congratulations to Bahamian Prime Minister (PM) Philip Davis following his re-election for a second consecutive term, describing the victory as a reflection of the confidence the Bahamian people have placed in his leadership.

In a statement on Wednesday, President Ali said Guyana values its strong relationship with The Bahamas and looks forward to continued cooperation between the two Caribbean nations.
“I extend warm congratulations to Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas on his re-election for a second consecutive term. This renewed mandate is a clear reflection of the confidence and trust the Bahamian people have placed in your leadership, vision and commitment to national development and progress,” President Ali stated.
He added that Guyana is committed to strengthening ties with the Bahamas through regional integration, economic collaboration and advancing the collective interests of Caribbean people.
“The Bahamas’ Prime Minister, Philip Davis, and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party have been re-elected, making him the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years,” according to a report published by The Guardian.
The report noted that Davis described the outcome as a mandate to continue advancing development across the islands.
“The Bahamian people have spoken, and I receive their verdict with humility and gratitude,” Davis told Reuters, according to The Guardian. “This victory is a mandate to keep moving the Bahamas forward, to expand opportunity, strengthen security, ease the pressure on families, and deliver progress across our islands.”
The Guardian also reported that while elections were not constitutionally due until October, Davis called an early poll ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. The 2021 elections, which brought Davis to office, were also held ahead of schedule.