Myles LaRoda

Progress in Pinewood means completing the Pinewood Community Center, advancing the long-awaited drainage system to eliminate flooding, finishing road and park upgrades, and expanding employment and empowerment opportunities so families can thrive. Born in New Providence and raised between Crooked Island and New Providence, my journey—from working in the hospitality and casino industry as a Table Games Pit Manager, to pursuing higher education in law and being called to the Bar of England and Wales and The Bahamas in 2006—has been defined by discipline, service, and perseverance. In September 2021, I was honored to be elected to represent Pinewood and to serve in Cabinet as Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting. My commitment to Pinewood is rooted in progress you can see and feel. I remain focused on completing key infrastructure projects, strengthening community spaces, and expanding opportunities so every resident has the chance to succeed.

Completing the Pinewood drainage system and advancing roadworks and infrastructure projects to eliminate flooding and improve transportation throughout the community.

Completing the Pinewood Community Center and park renovations to ensure safe, welcoming spaces for families, youth, and community programs.

Expanding job opportunities, skills development initiatives, and empowerment programs so residents can build stronger futures for themselves and their families.

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

Advancing the completion of the long-awaited community center to provide residents with a dedicated space for community activities, youth engagement, and public programs.

Working to deliver the long-awaited drainage system designed to reduce flooding and protect homes and businesses in the community.

Advancing roadworks and park renovations to improve safety, accessibility, and quality of life for Pinewood residents.

Supporting initiatives that provide training, resources, and opportunities for residents to secure employment and strengthen financial stability.

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

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

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

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

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