Choose Progress — Forward Thinking, Greater Possibilities.
Bacchus
Rolle
Candidate for South Beach
I am Bacchus Rolle, Progressive Liberal Party candidate for South Beach.
Over the past years we have made meaningful progress together, improving our community and investing in a brighter future for all. Motivated by the possibility of real change, I continue to advocate for the people of South Beach. Guided by a long history of community leadership, I remain committed and eager to extend my service to this community.
We are proud of the accomplishments achieved, but the work continues. From addressing drainage issues and paving roads to upgrading parks and improving public spaces, the goal has always been to make life better for families across South Beach. I believe it is important to build on the momentum of the past while creating new opportunities that strengthen our community and its future.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Completion of Festival Site
The completion of the South Beach Festival Site represents a major step toward strengthening community life, culture, and local economic activity.
21st Century Drainage Solutions
Implementing modern drainage systems that move beyond temporary fixes and provide sustainable stormwater management to protect homes, roads, and businesses.
Expanding existing Youth Programs
Expanding mentorship, skills development, and leadership initiatives that provide positive pathways for youth growth and opportunity.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
Working toward completing the Festival Site and Market to provide a space for community events, culture, and small business activity.
Creating a dedicated space for Urban Renewal programs to strengthen community outreach, mentorship, and social support services.
Advancing plans to develop a beachfront green space that provides families with safe and welcoming recreational opportunities.
SOAR-ing Together
A Four-Pillar Strategy for Security, Opportunity, Affordability, and Reform
Strengthening Security
• New bail and anti-gang laws
• Over 1,000 CCTV cameras
• Over 260 new defence force marines
Key Public Safety & Community Updates
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• 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
• The National School Breakfast Programme
• Minimum wage increased 24%
• VAT reduced from 12% to 10%
• VAT reduced to 0% on unprepared food
Social & Cost of Living Initiatives
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• Import duty eliminated on dozens of food categories
• NHI expansion
• Prescription drug plan expansion
• Catastrophic care fund
• Affordable new homes
Expanding Opportunities
• Upskill
• Digilearn
• National Youth Guard
• PHA Academy
• New agriculture grants
• Access to $122 million for entrepreneurs
National Development Initiatives
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• 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
• Labour law modernization
• First public in service-wide promotion in 8 years
• 2,000+ young people hired in public service
• Promotions and confirmations backlog cleared
• 60 industrials agreements signed increasing pay and expanding benefits
Governance & Economic Reform Initiatives
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• Health insurance for all public servants
• One Tax Bahamas platform
• Land registration reform
• EU blacklist removal
