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Lisa Rahming

Lisa Rahming

Marathon · New Providence

PLPProgressive Liberal PartyIncumbent MP

Biography

Lisa Rahming

My focus has always been on creating opportunities for young people, improving neighborhood infrastructure, and expanding access to housing and economic opportunity for families. By working closely with residents, community partners, and local organizations, I continue to advocate for initiatives that improve daily life and build stronger, safer neighborhoods. For me, progress means ensuring that every resident has the support, opportunity, and resources needed to move forward with confidence.

Youth Development & Employment Pathways

Expanding job readiness training, apprenticeship access, GED completion support, and scholarship opportunities to ensure young people are skilled, employable, and prepared for the future.

Infrastructure & Community Resilience

Ongoing drainage improvements, flood mitigation, minor home repairs for vulnerable residents, and neighborhood maintenance initiatives to improve safety and quality of life.

Housing Access & Economic Empowerment

Supporting home ownership through Rent-to-Own and mortgage access initiatives, while connecting residents to small business grants and skills training opportunities.

Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency

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

Roof Repairs & Home Assistance for Seniors and Vulnerable Residents

Facilitated roof repairs across polling divisions and coordinated minor home repairs for elderly and vulnerable residents unable to afford essential maintenance, improving safety, dignity, and housing stability.

Drainage Clearing in Flood-Prone Areas

Coordinated the clearing of drains in Robinson Road East, Wilmar Road, Glendale Subdivision, and Claridge Road to reduce flooding risks, protect homes from water damage, and improve public health conditions.

Derelict Vehicle Removal Initiative

Supported the removal of abandoned and derelict vehicles throughout the constituency, improving neighborhood aesthetics, reducing mosquito breeding grounds, enhancing public safety, and restoring community pride.

Youth & Education Advancement Initiatives Hosted the 2025

Hosted initiatives providing interview training and employment placement opportunities, and organized the Marathon College Fair connecting young residents to tertiary institutions and scholarship opportunities.

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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