Bain and Grants Town Deserve Respect, Not Insults

Bain and Grants Town is not a constituency that can be fooled, distracted, or disrespected without consequence. The people are smart, politically aware, and deeply rooted in their history. You cannot hoodwink them into believing a narrative that does not pass the smell test. And you certainly cannot expect them to accept, without question, a candidate who has no visible or verifiable connection to the community.

Let us be clear: Philippe is not a Bahamian last name. No amount of glossy flyers, sound bites, or last-minute appearances will change that reality. To suggest otherwise is an insult to the intelligence of the people of Bain and Grants Town. This community knows who belongs, who has served, and who has shown up—not just when an election looms, but consistently, over time.

If the Free National Movement truly had the best interests of Bain and Grants Town at heart, they would not be scrambling for a candidate after nearly five years of silence. Travis Robinson was effectively cut loose as far back as September 2021, and since then, the FNM has had virtually no presence on the ground. No sustained engagement. No advocacy. No leadership. Just absence.

Now, at the eleventh hour, they scrape together a candidate who cannot name a single meaningful contribution he has made to Bain and Grants Town in his entire life. Not one initiative. Not one cause. Not one moment of service. That is not just political negligence, it is a blatant show of disrespect.

For all intents and purposes, it is clear that the FNM has already conceded Bain and Grants Town. Their actions, or lack thereof, tell the story. Yet, according to information circulating in political circles, they intend to substitute genuine grassroots work for heavy monetary inducements to gain an advantage. The people of Bain and Grants Town should be deeply offended by the implication that their votes can be bought where respect, presence, and service were never earned.

In sharp contrast stands Wayde Watson. He has never stopped campaigning, not because of ambition alone, but because of commitment. Through good times and challenging ones, he has remained present, engaged, and accountable. While he has every reason to feel proud of his accomplishments, he has never rested on his laurels. He understands that representation is not a trophy; it is a responsibility that must be renewed every day.

Bain and Grants Town are in capable, proven hands. The community knows who has walked with them, worked for them, and fought on their behalf. Elections are about trust, history, and respect, not last-minute substitutions and empty promises. And in that regard, the choice before Bain and Grants Town could not be clearer.