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 | |
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 Davis in 2022 | |
| 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 [lower-alpha 1] | |
| 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 | 7 June 1951 Nassau, The Bahamas |
| Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Anne-Marie Davis |
Notes
- Also served as Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, from May 7, 2012 - May 11, 2017.
References
- "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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