Bahamas Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis addressed the nation on Monday night about the ongoing National Salary Review for public service workers. He reassured the public that his government is committed to fairness and progress, especially amid rising tensions with some union leaders.
Davis highlighted the government’s achievements since 2021, including restoring public service increments, raising the minimum wage, increasing pensions, expanding health insurance, and regularizing temporary workers. He emphasized that pay increases were not for political gain but because workers deserved them.
The prime minister confirmed that the salary review was complete and would be made public. He assured that all public servants would be paid before Christmas, despite delays due to administrative checks. He also criticized union leaders for creating unnecessary drama and emphasized that progress could only be made through respectful dialogue, not confrontation.
