Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis has confirmed that a general election is approaching, declining to specify a date but urging voters to “stay tuned.” His remarks follow comments by senior Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) figure Fred Mitchell, who suggested a vote could occur “within the next few weeks.”
Davis said the PLP intends to campaign on its four-year governing record while presenting a forward-looking platform for the next five years, conceding that some citizens have yet to feel the full benefit of the administration’s policies.
The party faces headwinds in Grand Bahama, where residents have voiced frustration over sluggish economic recovery. The government is also embroiled in a protracted dispute with the Grand Bahama Port Authority over governance of Freeport under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, including a rejected $357 million claim for administrative costs.
Davis nonetheless expressed confidence in the PLP’s prospects there, arguing the dispute reflects the party’s resolve. Grand Bahama minister Michael Darville said he is ready to campaign whenever the election is called.
