Strengthening Opportunity in Bamboo Town
Patricia Deveaux
Candidate for Bamboo Town
I am Patricia Deveaux, the Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Bamboo Town.
I believe leadership begins with service and with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of the people you represent. Bamboo Town is home, and I care deeply about the strength and future of our community. My focus has been on improving infrastructure, creating opportunities for residents, and working closely with the people of Bamboo Town to address everyday challenges. I remain committed to listening to the community and continuing the work that brings meaningful progress to families throughout the constituency.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Economic Opportunity and Employment
Supporting initiatives that create jobs and expand opportunities for residents in Bamboo Town.
Community Development and Infrastructure
Improving roads, drainage, and community infrastructure to strengthen neighbourhoods and living conditions.
Education and Youth Involvement
Encouraging academic growth, mentorship and positive youth participation in the community.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
Infrastructure improvements focused on strengthening drainage systems and reducing flooding in the community.
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
My goal is to lead by example - promoting unity, positive development, and a spirit of service that strengthens Bamboo Town for everyone. I want every resident to know that for me, service to the people always comes first.”
