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Eddie Whann

Eddie Whann

Marco City · Grand Bahama

PLPProgressive Liberal Party

Biography

Edward Whan II

For more than 40 years, I have proudly served as a businessman in Grand Bahama, building relationships, creating opportunities, and investing in the people who make this island what it is today. Before any title or profession, I am a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Family is my foundation, and community is my calling. I am a community-driven leader who believes in protecting and preserving our way of life while creating meaningful progress for the constituents of Marco City. Leadership is not about position; it is about service. I stand ready to serve with compassion, experience, and an unwavering dedication to every generation in this community.

Ensuring the elderly are supported

Edward Whan II is deeply committed to ensuring that senior citizens in Marco City are treated with dignity, care, and consistent support.

Implementation of after school programs for 11th and 12th graders. Supporting students in their final years of high school is critical to shaping confident, career-ready young adults.

Construction of Community Centre

The construction of a Community Centre in Marco City represents a major step toward strengthening unity, opportunity, and social development within the constituency.

Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency

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

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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