Empower the next generation - Choose Progress
Reneika Knowles
Candidate for Long Island
I am Reneika Knowles, candidate for Long Island, and I believe the strength of our island lies in the resilience, talent, and determination of its people.
Long Islanders deserve reliable services, stronger economic opportunities, and improved access to essential resources that allow families, entrepreneurs, fishermen, and farmers to thrive. My focus is on advocating for practical investments that strengthen healthcare, expand economic opportunity, and ensure that residents across our communities have access to the tools they need to succeed. For me, progress means ensuring that Long Island has the infrastructure, services, and opportunities needed to build a stronger future for our people.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Banking
Progress means ensuring that every Long Islander has access to reliable, modern banking services that empower families, entrepreneurs, fishermen, and farmers to grow and thrive.
Healthcare
Committed to advocating for improved medical facilities, expanded specialist access, and stronger support for healthcare professionals serving the Family Islands.
Economic Development for Fishermen & Agriculture
Supporting the development of a modern packing house, slaughterhouse, cold storage, and distribution facility, while encouraging innovative technologies such as drip irrigation and sustainable farming practices.
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 Read more
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 Read more
Expanding Opportunities
• Upskill
• Digilearn
• National Youth Guard
• PHA Academy
• New agriculture grants
• Access to $122 million for entrepreneurs
National Development Initiatives Read more
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 Read more