Glenys Hanna Martin
Englerston · New Providence
Biography
I am Glenys Hanna Martin, Member of Parliament for Englerston, and it has been the honour of my life to serve the people of this resilient community. My work has always been guided by a deep commitment to dignity, opportunity, and practical solutions that improve everyday life. I believe that strong communities are built when families have stable employment, safe housing, and access to essential services that support their well-being. Throughout my service, I have focused on strengthening infrastructure, supporting families, and creating opportunities that allow residents of Englerston to thrive. For me, progress means building a community where every family has the opportunity to live with dignity and security.
Employment security
Employment security in Englerston means more than jobs — it means stability, dignity, and real opportunities for every family to thrive.
Decent housing and social support
Safe, secure homes and strong social support systems are essential to building resilient families and a thriving Englerston.
Infrastructure and environmental improvements
Strong infrastructure and a clean, well-maintained environment are essential to the health, safety, and pride of any community.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
Small home repairs
Assisting families with small home repairs such as roof restoration, structural fixes, and improvements to basic living conditions for hundreds of households across Englerston.
Improvement of school facilities in the community
Supporting upgrades to school facilities to ensure students learn in safe, modern, and inspiring environments that nurture their potential.
Establishment of a food cooperative
Developing a food cooperative to strengthen food security and promote economic empowerment within the community.
Infrastructure and environmental improvements
Championing initiatives that enhance roads, drainage systems, public spaces, and community facilities while promoting cleaner, safer surroundings for residents.
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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Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)