PROGRESS IS BUILDING OUR NATION ONE PROJECT AT TIME, ISLAND BY ISLAND
CLAY
SWEETING
Candidate for Central and South Eleuthera
I am Clay Sweeting, the Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Central and South Eleuthera.
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.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Infrastructural Development
Investing in modern infrastructure that strengthens connectivity, improves public services, and supports long-term development across Central and South Eleuthera.
Healthcare
Improving healthcare access through the completion of key medical facilities and upgrades to clinics that serve residents throughout the constituency.
Education and Economic Opportunity
Encouraging opportunities for residents to grow through education, entrepreneurship, and improved access to resources that support business development.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
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.
Development of affordable housing within the constituency, providing new opportunities for families to access safe and secure homes.
Major road reconstruction efforts designed to improve transportation, safety, and connectivity across the island.
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 Read more
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
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Expanding Opportunities
• Upskill
• Digilearn
• National Youth Guard
• PHA Academy
• New agriculture grants
• Access to $122 million for entrepreneurs
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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
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