Clay Sweeting

It has been an honour to represent the people of this constituency and to work alongside residents to strengthen our island communities. Guided by the principle of “Just Results,” my focus has always been on addressing long-standing challenges while creating opportunities for growth and development. Growing up in Spanish Wells taught me the values of hard work, resilience, and community pride. Through service in government, business, and community leadership, I remain committed to advancing Central and South Eleuthera while ensuring that progress continues for families across our islands.

Investing in modern infrastructure that strengthens connectivity, improves public services, and supports long-term development across Central and South Eleuthera.

Improving healthcare access through the completion of key medical facilities and upgrades to clinics that serve residents throughout the constituency.

Encouraging opportunities for residents to grow through education, entrepreneurship, and improved access to resources that support business development.

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

The establishment of the first Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute campus in the Family Islands, expanding access to technical education and skills training.

Major road reconstruction efforts designed to improve transportation, safety, and connectivity across the island.

Ongoing improvements to airport infrastructure aimed at strengthening tourism, travel access, and economic growth for the constituency.

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