Cabinet of the Bahamas
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The Cabinet constitutes the executive branch and has general direction and control of the Government of The Bahamas. It is necessary for the Cabinet to comprise at least nine Ministers inclusive of the Prime Minister and Attorney General. All Ministers are Members of Parliament of either the House of Assembly or the Senate. The number of Ministers from the Senate is limited to three. In addition the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance are required to be members of the House of Assembly. The functions of the Cabinet entail the final determination of government policy, control of government activities and coordination of government Ministries and Departments. The Cabinet meets at least once per week to consider various issues.{{cite web| first=| last=| title=The Cabinet | work=Government of the Bahamas | date= | url=http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/The%20Government/Executive/The%20Cabinet/!ut/p/b1/vZLZbqMwFIafJQ_QYmMI5tKEfTE7AW6iTMjGkkBCg8LTD60qzSI1nYtp7Rtb-s75ff7fTM6kTH5a3477dX88n9b16z2frxDQHEI47Gg8mAMj9mziCTrrQn4CsgkAHywCHtZbLLNkUsCtwhJcXOtene_FwkvkdBDTrV1gwbPAiVpQgXcShUHatL6aG0HXLbaIyytzY9eV2pzxC590flPzeVV3yaI1h6gaLSl_2cuXsDYiRaRhiNzIwTLmjTFe-aWdISqrbqhgCBQ8ndOEgvPQF6bnjJIJy3jqwbFOfESRTV1H1J3-ehikMFzrxX42e5_7wWD_5NtHAAc-q18y-UPktcMb8Ciaz8Kh-rnZMtmECb9hUQKAAQEJQugDTCETvWd4b42xGoNS8AEtqRPG3JsSHXcxjaux7yXqlNSGcnyP4oF1qg5O5jqOaHtFEsQSkZNVItp_C7psJE6CCzi3Yh6EgPtqQY138WSEEHmEZ4Hmwu8WRN9qqea54Msn_OPTcP7_z9Bk8uOP5nnYNM_gGYtzyAuYE_EccBwWmKTM5qJ8NQbZCHaHTVwWy4xNiGIfjeWhUFRTawPjKfE6-pL2x6ST9sapHW98hVhNnp4eU7wgfD5cDDjU-8Fh3W0vZLKmynWpHwuntBpy36rW9moiGtA9cXmEenTJyUjVCu7U9Eew1jdmZpbbKFqt7KJ1Q8LXgb0um6H1d0_qk3BR_F0fX2rXyBUkZcVhmhlfg6JkUdXSnYYmXYT17GY4qUg6lkO6IEkN6S7XGdM28c2y54E-QPxrD7OfGon99w!!/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/}}
Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office falls under the portfolio of the Prime Minister, and functions as the secretariat to the Cabinet. The Secretary to the Cabinet is responsible for inter-ministerial coordination among the Cabinet and managing government and parliamentary proceedings. Other key responsibilities include administering the Office of the Prime Minister, the Government Printing Department, the National Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Lands and Surveys as well as advising the Prime Minister on policy. The current Secretary of the Cabinet is Mrs. Nicole Campbell.
Cabinet Ministries
As of 2 January 24, the Cabinet of Prime Minister Philip Davis consists of the following members:{{Cite web |title=New Cabinet appointments announced |url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2023/dec/29/new-cabinet-appointments-announced/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=www.tribune242.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Bell shuffled in Davis Cabinet shake-up |url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2023/sep/04/pm-announces-cabinet-changes/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=www.tribune242.com |language=en}}
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| colspan="4" | 50x50px Davis Ministry |
| colspan="1" | Minister
! Office(s) !Department !Took office |
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| colspan="4" |Cabinet ministers |
| The Hon. Philip "Brave" Davis
{{Small|MP for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador}} |Prime Minister |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Chester Cooper
{{Small|MP for The Exumas and Ragged Island}} |Deputy Prime Minister |Ministry of Tourism and Aviation |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Fred Mitchell
{{Small|MP for Fox Hill}} |Minister of Foreign Affairs |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin
{{Small|MP for Englerston}} |Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training |Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Myles LaRoda
{{Small|MP for Pinewood}} |Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting |Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting |{{Start date and age|2024|1|2|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Alfred Sears
{{Small|MP for Englerston}} |Minister of Immigration and National Insurance |Ministry of Immigration and National Insurance |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. John Pinder
{{Small|MP for Central and South Abaco}} |Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs |Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Sen. Michael Halkitis
{{Small|Senator}} |Minister of Economic Affairs |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville
{{Small|MP for Tall Pines}} |Minister of Health and Wellness |Ministry of Health and Wellness |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Clay Sweeting
{{Small|MP for Central and South Eleuthera}} |Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs |Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Keith Bell
{{Small|MP for Carmichael}} |Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal |Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Wayne Munroe
{{Small|MP for Freetown}} |Minister of National Security |Ministry of National Security |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Vaughn Miller
{{Small|MP for Golden Isles}} |Minister of Environment and Natural Resources |Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis
{{Small|MP for Elizabeth}} |Minister of Energy and Transport |Ministry of Energy and Transport |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Mario Bowleg
{{Small|MP for Garden Hills}} |Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture |Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Ginger Moxey
{{Small|MP for Garden Hills}} |Minister for Grand Bahama |{{Start date and age|2021|9|21|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Jomo Campbell
{{Small|MP for Centreville}} |Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources | Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
| The Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle
{{Small|MP for Golden Gates}} |Minister of Labour and the Public Service | Ministry of Labour and the Public Service |{{Start date and age|2023|9|4|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}} |
Ministers of State
Cabinet Ministers may delegate certain daily operations of a department under their control to a Minister of State. The Cabinet Minister maintains sole accountability to Parliament for the faithful exercise of Department powers by a Minister of State. The Prime Minister may choose to assign a courtesy title that appropriately describes the duties assigned to a Minister of State. Such a courtesy title is distinct from the title of a Cabinet Minister, which is delegated by law through an Act of Parliament.
= Currently designated Ministers of State =
- Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Michael Darville, M.P. for the Pineridge Constituency, Grand Bahama
- Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Recovery and Reconstruction in the Office of the Prime Minister, The Hon. ,.
References
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