Mr. Speaker:
It is important for us as national leaders to have a governing philosophy that guides
our vision and polices on behalf of the people who sent us here.
For the Free National Movement what guides our vision is very clear:
We want to empower Bahamians with opportunities so they can realize their potential and dreams.
That is why my Government made the historic investment to expand pre-school education.
We want young people to have the start necessary for a life of learning and achievement.
That is why my Government expanded free access to tertiary education at BTVI and the University of The Bahamas.
We want Bahamians to be educated to find fulfilling careers so they can take care of themselves and their families.
That
is why my Government provided millions in funding to entrepreneurs via
the Small Business Development Centre and why we will invest even more
in small businesses.
We want Bahamians to start new enterprises to help grow our economy and to create wealth.
Our
desire to help provide opportunity to Bahamians is why we are here
today debating a resolution to provide land for the development of a
parcel of land in western New Providence for a residential development
for young Bahamian professionals.
Access to land and land ownership helps to build and to secure intergenerational wealth, with one generation of a family able to build on what was achieved by previous generations
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