Bahamas prime minister re-elected in early election victory

(Reuters)

WASHINGTON, May 12 – Bahamian Prime Minister Philip ​Davis and his ruling ‌Progressive Liberal Party were re-elected on Tuesday, making ​him the first ​leader to be elected ⁠to a second ​consecutive term in ​nearly 30 years.

“The Bahamian people have spoken, and ​I receive their ​verdict with humility and gratitude,” ‌Davis ⁠told Reuters.

“This victory is a mandate to keep moving ​The ​Bahamas ⁠forward, to expand opportunity, strengthen ​security, ease ​the ⁠pressure on families, and deliver progress across ⁠our ​islands.”