Premier Wheatley congratulates Bahamas PM Philip E. Davis on historic election victory
Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, has congratulated the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Honourable Philip E. Davis, right, on his recent historic victory at the polls. Photo: Office of the Premier/Facebook
Philip E. Davis and the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Bahamas general election on May 12, 2026, marking the first time in nearly three decades that a Bahamian leader has won two consecutive terms in office. Photo: Marvin33jr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has congratulated the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Honourable Philip E. Davis, on his recent historic victory at the polls.
Davis and the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Bahamas general election on May 12, 2026, marking the first time in nearly three decades that a Bahamian leader has won two consecutive terms in office.
According to a social media post by the Office of the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Premier Wheatley "commends The Bahamas for its leadership within CARICOM, for championing the collective interests of Overseas Territories and reaffirms the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with The Bahamas.
"Best wishes are extended for a successful and progressive term, and we look forward to witnessing the continued development and transformation of The Bahamas under Honourable Davis’s leadership."
The election was called earlier than expected, with Bahamian officials citing the approaching Atlantic hurricane season as a key reason for moving the vote forward. The previous 2021 election had also been held ahead of schedule.
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