Progress means driving results
JoBeth Coleby-Davis
Candidate for Elizabeth
I am JoBeth Coleby-Davis, Member of Parliament for Elizabeth, and I remain deeply committed to delivering meaningful progress for the people of our community.
My leadership is grounded in service, practical problem-solving, and a determination to improve everyday life for residents. I believe progress is achieved through action — by investing in infrastructure, strengthening healthcare access, supporting youth development, and creating opportunities that empower families. My approach is simple: listen to the people, respond to their needs, and work tirelessly to ensure Elizabeth continues to grow stronger. For me, progress is driven by action.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Community Centre and Digital Hub
Bringing residents together while providing young people access to technology, digital skills, and opportunities within the growing Orange Economy.
Expansion of Elizabeth Eststes Clinic and Upgrade to Mini-Hospital
Expanding healthcare services in Elizabeth while reducing pressure and congestion at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Expansion of CCTV Programme
Strengthening security through expanded surveillance infrastructure that supports crime prevention and assists the Royal Bahamas Police Force in investigations.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
Strategic investments in modern and resilient infrastructure to improve public services and overall quality of life for residents.
Launching a sustainable food security programme designed to support vulnerable families and strengthen community solidarity.
Providing accessible preventative healthcare services that promote early detection and improved health outcomes for senior citizens.
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
