South Carolina H 5702: Hon. Philip Edward “Brave� Davis, K.C.

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2025-2026 Bill 5702 Text of Previous Version (May. 13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5702

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE PHILIP EDWARD "BRAVE" 
DAVIS, K.C., ON HIS RE-ELECTION AS PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS AND TO WISH 
HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Honorable Philip 
Edward "Brave" Davis, K.C., was re-elected as prime minister of the Bahamas on 
May 12, 2026. In winning this snap election, Prime Minister Davis and his 
ruling Progressive Liberal Party secured a second consecutive term; and

Whereas, moreover, 
Prime Minister Davis is the first leader in nearly thirty years to be re-elected 
to a second consecutive term, his first election having been won on September 
16, 2021; and

Whereas, Prime Minister 
Davis officially holds the titles of prime minister and minister of finance for 
Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador Cat Island; and

Whereas, born June 7, 
1951, Philip Edward "Brave" Davis came into this world the son of Brave Edward 
Davis of Old Bight, Cat Island, and Dorothy Davis (née Smith) of Alexander, 
Exuma. He received his early education at the Eastern Prep School, Eastern Jr. 
School, and St. John's College. Upon graduating from St. John's at the age of 
sixteen with six GCE 'O' Levels, he was employed as a construction worker. 
Later, he secured employment at Barclays Bank before resigning to pursue a 
career as an articled clerk with Wallace-Whitfield and Barnwell. He was called 
to the Bar of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on March 5, 1975; and

Whereas, up to his 
appointment as prime minister, he was a practicing attorney-at-law in the law 
firm of Davis and Company. He is a former partner in the law firm of Christie, 
Davis, and Company, and he has served as president and vice president of the 
Bahamas Bar Association. He has sat on the Council of Legal Education and its 
Executive Committee, as well as the Academic Committee of the Norman Manley Law 
School, Jamaica. He has served as a chairman of the National Insurance Board 
and as a magistrate in the Bahamas court system; and

Whereas, in addition, 
this man of faith has served as a member of St. Christopher's Anglican Church 
Vestry Board and also as the parish's synod representative. Married to the 
former Ann Marie Austin, he is the father of six. His hobbies include swimming, 
softball, jogging, and reading, and he is the best dancer at the Greenwood 
Beach Resort on Cat Island; and

Whereas, the House 
takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Prime Minister Davis as he 
continues to serve the people of the Bahamas. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, congratulate the Honorable Philip Edward "Brave" Davis, 
K.C., on his re-election as prime minister of the Bahamas and wish him 
continued success in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Philip Edward 
"Brave" Davis, K.C.

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