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.[1]
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 22 September 2021 the Cabinet of Prime Minister Philip Davis consists of the following members:[2]
| Agency | Current Minister | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs | Hon. Clay Sweeting | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Education, Technology and Vocational training | Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources | Hon. Vaughn Miller | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Finance | Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Economic Affairs | Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Hon. Fred Mitchell | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Health and Wellness | Hon. Dr. Michael Darville | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of National Security | Hon. Wayne Munroe | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Housing and Urban Development | Hon. Keith Bell | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Legal Affairs and Attorney General | Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry for Grand Bahama | Hon. Ginger Moxey | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Public Works | Hon. Alfred Sears | 20 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Social Services, Broadcast and Information | Hon. Myles Kentworth LaRoda | 26 September 2023 |
| Ministry of Tourism and Aviation | Hon. Chester Cooper | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Energy and Transport | Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis | 22 September 2021 |
| Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture | Hon. Mario Bowleg | 22 September 2021 |
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
- ^ "The Cabinet". Government of the Bahamas.
- ^ "Cabinet Ministers". Government of the Bahamas. Retrieved 20 May 2017.