Progress for Bains Town and Grants Town
Wayde Watson
Candidate for Bains Town and Grants Town
I am Wayde Watson, the Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Bains Town and Grants Town.
I am running because I want to make a positive difference in my constituency and help improve the lives of the people who call this community home. I believe in serving people from the heart and taking a hands-on approach to leadership. Over the past several years we have implemented more than 32 programmes and initiatives each year aimed at improving opportunities and quality of life for residents. My focus remains on listening to the community, supporting families, and continuing the work that strengthens Bains Town and Grants Town.
Top 3 Focus Areas for My Constituency
Food and social security
Ensuring families across the constituency have access to food support and social assistance when they need it.
Small home repairs
Helping families address minor structural repairs and home improvements that improve safety and living conditions.
Employment and entrepreneurial opportunities
Connecting residents to job opportunities, skills training, and pathways that support entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Key Initiatives Delivered and Ongoing in the Constituency
Delivering measurable progress through action, accountability, and continued commitment to our community.
A community initiative that encourages youth confidence, leadership, and participation among young girls in Bains Town and Grants Town.
A regular programme providing meals and fellowship while supporting residents and strengthening community connections.
Assisting families with access to portable water installations to improve living conditions and household health.
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