Prime Minister of the Bahamas

Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Seal of the prime minister of the Bahamas
Incumbent
Philip Davis
since 17 September 2021
Government
Cabinet
StyleThe Most Honourable
TypeHead of government
AbbreviationPM
SeatNassau
AppointerGovernor-General
Term lengthAt the governor-general's pleasure (normally 5 years)
PrecursorPremier of the Bahamas Islands
Inaugural holderSir Lynden Pindling
Formation10 May 1969
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas
Salary86,000 BSD annually[1]
Websitebahamas.gov.bs

The prime minister of The Bahamas is the head of government of The Bahamas. The prime minister is formally appointed into office by the Governor-General of The Bahamas, who represents Charles III, the King of The Bahamas (the Bahamian head of state).

The following article contains a list of prime ministers of The Bahamas, from the establishment of the position of chief minister of the Bahamas Islands in 1955 to the present day.

  1. ^ Parliamentarians (Salaries and Allowances) Act (PDF) – via laws.bahamas.gov.bs.

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