Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas has vowed to disburse overdue payments to public sector workers before Christmas, following a protest led by union leaders outside the House of Assembly. The demonstration, organized by the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) and the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT), saw workers demanding their long-awaited wage increases. Union presidents Kimsley Ferguson and Belinda Wilson spearheaded the rally, with chants of ‘pay us our money’ echoing through the streets. The delay in implementing government wage hikes has been a persistent issue, with union officials accusing the administration of sidelining key worker groups and failing to engage in proper consultations. Addressing the crowd, PM Davis emphasized his personal commitment to resolving the matter, stating, ‘The decision to give y’all some money came from me, from my heart. I understood that y’all need that. It was nothing negotiated, I’m trying to help all of you, y’all will be paid and the payment will be before Christmas.’ Last month, the government announced that public servants who missed earlier pay raises would receive their increments in December, retroactive to September. Each employee is expected to receive at least two salary increases, though the exact amounts will vary by category.