Prime Minister Meets with U.S. Vice President

WASHINGTON, DC – Prime Minister Philip Davis met with United States Vice President Kamala Harris at The White House, Tuesday, focusing on illegal migration and gun trafficking.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with The Bahamas and Caribbean.

PM Davis and VP Harris discussed the importance of strengthening efforts to combat illegal maritime migration and reducing the flow of guns illegally entering The Bahamas from the U.S.

The Prime Minister also raised the importance of reinstating pre-clearance facilities in Grand Bahama, a critical step to support the island’s economic recovery.

OPM says the discussion widened to cover a number of regional issues, including food and energy security, and efforts to combat climate change.

As Chairman of CARICOM, the Prime Minister believes it is important for the United States and other partners in the hemisphere to support Haitian-led efforts to stabilize that country and find a path forward out of crisis.