Choose Progress — North Abaco Families Have Earned It.
Kirk Cornish
Candidate for North Abaco
I am Kirk Cornish, candidate for North Abaco, and I am running because our people deserve strong, honest, and courageous leadership.
As a faithful and committed resident of North Abaco, I am dedicated to building a stronger community and empowering the resilient people who call these islands home.
My commitment to progress is rooted in service, integrity, and delivering real results for the people of North Abaco. I believe leadership means standing with the people, listening to their needs, and working every day to improve their lives. This work matters now more than ever, as North Abaconians are hardworking and determined people who deserve leadership that supports their growth, faith, and future.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Road repairs and infrastructure improvements
Road repairs and infrastructure improvements mean safer travel, stronger communities, and a foundation for economic growth across North Abaco
Transparent and fair Crown Land distribution for residents
Transparent and fair Crown Land distribution across North Abaco ensures that access to land is guided by clear policies, accountability, and equal opportunity.
Upgrading and expanding sporting facilities for youth development
Upgrading and expanding sporting facilities means creating safe, modern spaces where young people can train, compete, and grow with confidence.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
Road repairs and infrastructure improvements mean safer travel, stronger communities, and a foundation for economic growth across North Abaco.
Providing hands-on support to residents with drywall and electrical work in their homes to help families recover and maintain safe living conditions.
Coaching and playing softball and basketball while sponsoring youth programs that provide mentorship, teamwork, and positive outlets for young people.
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
