A Stronger Voice for Central Grand Bahama
Parkco
Deal
Candidate for Central Grand Bahama
I am Parkco R. Deal, the Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Central Grand Bahama.
I am running because too many hardworking families in Central Grand Bahama feel overlooked while dealing with homes that need repair, unsafe roads, and limited opportunities for young people. As an attorney, father, son, brother, and friend, I have dedicated my life to standing up for people when they need a voice. My commitment is to listen first, act decisively, and work with residents to deliver practical solutions that improve daily life. I believe strong leadership means putting people before politics and ensuring that no community in our constituency is left behind.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Housing & Community Infrastructure Renewal
Supporting home repair programmes, road paving and drainage improvements, and stronger public infrastructure that improves safety and quality of life for residents.
Youth Employment & Skills Development
Expanding job placement partnerships, apprenticeship opportunities, and skills training programmes that help young people build successful careers.
Community Safety & Social Support
Strengthening neighbourhood engagement initiatives, improving access to social services, and supporting programmes that assist the elderly and vulnerable residents.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
Providing pro bono legal guidance for residents facing issues related to land, housing, and employment.
Offering tutoring sessions and youth empowerment programmes focused on career readiness, life skills, and preparation for national examinations.
Organizing volunteer efforts to clean public spaces, improve neighbourhood conditions, and restore community pride.
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
