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Kingsley Smith

Kingsley Smith

West Grand Bahama · Grand Bahama

PLPProgressive Liberal PartyIncumbent MP

Biography

I am Kingsley Smith, Progressive Liberal Party candidate for West Grand Bahama. Progress is measured by the transition from recovery to real ownership, where every resident has a reliable power grid, a secure roof overhead, and a direct stake in our national surplus. I am dedicated to a government for the people that replaces rhetoric with tangible, brick-by-brick progress in every settlement. As the area representative, my commitment is to ensure that West Grand Bahama is never again treated as an afterthought by continually advocating for greater opportunities for all residents. I am running to continue the fight for a West Grand Bahama that is moving from years of stagnation toward a future of modern, constituency-wide opportunity. With a national surplus as our foundation, we finally have the power to invest directly in our constituents’ homes, security, and economic future. This is real progress. Progress means bridging the gap between household stability and community prosperity through modern infrastructure and expanded local industries that create opportunity for every resident.

Infrastructural improvement throughout the constituency

Modern, reliable infrastructure is the foundation of a thriving West Grand Bahama.

New affordable housing initiative

Expanding access to quality homes across West Grand Bahama through affordable housing initiatives that provide residents with secure, modern, and well-equipped living spaces.

Boosting Local Economy

Supporting local businesses, encouraging new investment, and expanding industries that create sustainable jobs and economic opportunities for families.

Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency

Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.

Affordable Housing Initiative

Advancing plans for new affordable housing opportunities to provide secure and modern homes for residents across West Grand Bahama.

Road and Infrastructure Upgrades

Working with government stakeholders to secure improvements to critical roads and infrastructure throughout the constituency.

First-Time Water Installation for Residents

Helping deliver water infrastructure to homes that previously did not have access, ensuring residents receive essential services and improved quality of life.

SOAR-ing Together

A Four-Pillar Strategy for Security, Opportunity, Affordability, and Reform

Strengthening Security

Key Public Safety & Community Updates Read more • 379 new correctional officers • 26% decrease in homicides • Record repatriations • Over 300 immigration officers hired • Unregulated community demolitions • Clear Hold Build initiative • New Community Center in Nassau Village (Freetown and Centreville on the way) • Sent out the first Marco’s Alert

Making Life More Affordable

Social & Cost of Living Initiatives Read more • Import duty eliminated on dozens of food categories • NHI expansion • Prescription drug plan expansion • Catastrophic care fund • Affordable new homes

Expanding Opportunities

National Development Initiatives Read more • National Apprentice Programme • BTVI expansion to Family Islands • $600 million Grand Bahama Shipyard expansion • Tens of millions for small Bahamian-owned businesses • Public Service Professional Engagement Programme • Family Island development (new airports, roads, clinics, waterworks) – including hundreds of millions of dollars toward the construction and upgrade of airports and runways throughout the country • Nationwide energy reforms

Working to Reform Government

Governance & Economic Reform Initiatives Read more • Health insurance for all public servants • One Tax Bahamas platform • Land registration reform • EU blacklist removal

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