Bahamas PM Philip Davis unveils expanded 28-member Cabinet following election victory

The Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis has unveiled one of the largest executive administrations in Bahamian history, swearing in a 28-member Cabinet and ministerial team following the Progressive Liberal Party’s landslide general election victory.

The new administration includes 21 Cabinet ministers and seven state ministers, in addition to Davis, with the full lineup formally sworn in during ceremonies held over three days at Government House in Nassau.

Davis said the expanded team reflects the scale of governance challenges facing the country and the need for a broad leadership structure to deliver on national priorities.

“Progress is never guaranteed and every generation has a responsibility to strengthen the country it inherited,” he said during remarks marking the completion of the appointments.

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper was sworn in as Minister of Education, Science and Technology, while Wayne Munroe moved from the national security portfolio to serve as Senator, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs.

Fred Mitchell returns as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Michael Halkitis was appointed Minister of Finance.

Other Cabinet appointments include Clay Sweeting as Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, Michael Darville as Minister of Health and Wellness, and Glenys Hanna-Martin as Minister of Tourism.

Keith Bell was named Minister of Housing and Land Reform, while Jobeth Coleby-Davis takes on Energy, Utilities and Aviation. Mario Bowleg was appointed Minister of Youth and Sports.

The Cabinet also includes Jomo Campbell, Pia Glover-Rolle, and Zane Lightbourne, alongside returning minister Ginger Moxey.

Lisa Rahming, Myles Laroda, Leon Lundy, and Leslia Miller-Brice were also sworn in.

New senators appointed to Cabinet include Jerome Fitzgerald and Barbara Cartwright. Businessman Sebas Bastian was also appointed Minister of Innovation and National Development.

Several state ministers were also sworn in, including Bacchus Rolle, Leonardo Lightbourne, Kirk Cornish, Mckell Bonaby, Wayde Watson, Darren Pickstock, and Owen Wells.

Davis, who was sworn in for a second term, is the first Bahamian prime minister in nearly three decades to win consecutive elections.

In his address, he said the administration faces a demanding agenda focused on economic stability, education reform, infrastructure development, healthcare improvement, and public safety.

He added that the government’s “Blueprint for Progress” would guide its agenda, emphasizing accountability and long-term national development.

“Our mandate from the Bahamian people was won on our promise to complete what we started in the last term,” Davis said. “The work begins immediately.”