Progress is about people.
Pia
Glover-Rolle
Candidate for Golden Gates
I am Pia Glover-Rolle, Member of Parliament for Golden Gates, and my work has always centered on empowering people and strengthening communities.
I believe leadership must focus on creating real opportunities for residents — especially young people and families who want to build a better future. Throughout my service, I have championed youth development, educational opportunities, and community programs that bring people together and support those who need it most. My approach is rooted in partnership, community engagement, and practical action that delivers results residents can see and feel. For me, empowerment means giving people the tools, opportunities, and support they need to succeed.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Empowerment
Youth development, senior support, and strong community engagement that ensures residents are connected and supported.
Education
Afterschool classes, skills training programs, and scholarship opportunities that help young people reach their full potential.
Enterprise
Entrepreneurial training, infrastructure improvements, and funding opportunities that support small businesses and economic growth.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
New restrooms, vendor stalls, entertainment spaces, restaurant areas, and parking improvements to strengthen the market as a hub for community commerce and activity.
Paving of seven major streets, installation of street lighting and signage, pothole repairs, clearing of properties, and removal of derelict vehicles.
Establishment of a structured community youth council providing leadership training, mentorship, and outreach opportunities 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
