
Sebastian Bastian
Fort Charlotte · New Providence
Biography
Sebastian Bastian
My vision for Fort Charlotte centers on empowering residents, supporting small businesses, and investing in the infrastructure and community spaces that improve everyday life. I believe real leadership means creating pathways for people to succeed — from entrepreneurs growing local businesses to young people gaining the skills they need for the future. For me, progress means unlocking opportunity so that every resident of Fort Charlotte can build a secure and prosperous future.
Economic Empowerment & Small Business Growth
Supporting small businesses, strengthening entrepreneurship, and creating real pathways to financial independence for residents of Fort Charlotte.
Community Infrastructure, Safety & Revitalisation
Investing in modern infrastructure, improving neighborhood safety, and revitalizing key community spaces to enhance quality of life.
Youth Development & Opportunity Pathways
Through mentorship, technology initiatives, and expanded youth engagement programs, equipping young people with the tools they need to succeed in a modern economy.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
OWN Fort Charlotte Small Business Grant Initative
Providing financial support and resources to help entrepreneurs launch and grow local businesses within the constituency.
Perpall Tract (and surrounding areas) Flood Mitigation Project
Addressing long-standing flooding challenges through infrastructure improvements designed to protect homes and strengthen community resilience.
Fort Charlotte Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Culture
Establishing a hub for technology, innovation, and creative development to empower residents and create new opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs.
Safer Fort Charlotte: Ring Doorbell and CCTV Expansion Initiatives
Enhancing neighborhood safety through expanded community security technology and surveillance initiatives that support crime prevention.
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)