January 16, 2026
US AMBASSADOR Herschell Walker sits with Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis and Deputy PM Chester Cooper during the Bahamas Business Outlook on January 15, 2026. Photo: Shawn Hanna
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Ambassador shocked by lack of US investment in Freeport
US Ambassador Herschel Walker said concerns about restoring US pre-clearance at Grand Bahama International Airport are on his radar, as he expressed surprise that an island so close to the United States has not attracted more American investment.
Walker: Bahamas is a valued partner, not just another pretty island
US Ambassador Herschel Walker yesterday reaffirmed his country’s ongoing support for The Bahamas in the wake of recent US policy changes, saying the United States does not see The Bahamas as just another pretty island, but as a valued friend and partner.
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