US congratulates Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis on reelection

The United States Department of State has congratulated Philip Davis on his reelection victory, pledging continued collaboration between the two countries on economic development and regional stability.

In a press statement issued Wednesday, Marco Rubio said the United States looks forward to strengthening ties with the Bahamian government through what he described as “transparent and reliable economic and infrastructure partnerships.”

“We look forward to continued collaboration with the Government of The Bahamas to advance transparent and reliable economic and infrastructure partnerships that support sustainable growth, regional stability, and increased opportunity for both Americans and Bahamians,” Rubio said.

The statement also acknowledged the role of election observers in supporting the integrity of the country’s general elections.

General elections were held in The Bahamas on May 12. Incumbent Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party were re-elected to a second term. Davis was the first incumbent Bahamian leader to secure reelection since 1997. Preliminary results showed the PLP winning 33 of 41 seats, nearly matching the results in 2021.

The United States thanked domestic and international observer groups, including the Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission, for helping to reinforce transparency and public confidence in the electoral process in The Bahamas.