National Civic Duty Day

Jan 16, 2026

Election Transparency

1. Live-Stream Vote Counting

2. National Civic Duty Day

3. Clean, Accurate, Modernized Voter Registry

4. Modern Elections Infrastructure

5. Full Protection Against Voter Intimidation & Retaliation

6. National Education & Civic Literacy Program

POLICY DETAILS

Voting should not be an afterthought or inconvenience, it should be a national moment where our people’s voice is counted.

Declare General Election Day a formal National Civic Duty Day with:

A public holiday for all workers
Optional early-vote or extended-hours options
Free shuttle transportation from major hubs
School-based civic fairs the week before
National service messages across all media

Why It Matters

Voter turnout has fallen dramatically, especially among young people.
Many Bahamians work multiple jobs and cannot leave easily.
Democracy requires convenience, not barriers.

Supporting Measures

Higher turnout
Greater youth engagement
A shared national moment of unity and pride
An election experience people look forward to — not avoid

The BFM Principle: National Civic Duty Day is how we turn voter apathy into national unity: One election, One people, One purpose.

Declare General Election Day a formal National Civic Duty Day with:

A public holiday for all workers
Optional early-vote or extended-hours options
Free shuttle transportation from major hubs
School-based civic fairs the week before
National service messages across all media

Why It Matters

Voter turnout has fallen dramatically, especially among young people.
Many Bahamians work multiple jobs and cannot leave easily.
Democracy requires convenience, not barriers.

Supporting Measures

Higher turnout
Greater youth engagement
A shared national moment of unity and pride
An election experience people look forward to — not avoid

The BFM Principle: National Civic Duty Day is how we turn voter apathy into national unity: One election, One people, One purpose.

Declare General Election Day a formal National Civic Duty Day with:

A public holiday for all workers
Optional early-vote or extended-hours options
Free shuttle transportation from major hubs
School-based civic fairs the week before
National service messages across all media

Why It Matters

Voter turnout has fallen dramatically, especially among young people.
Many Bahamians work multiple jobs and cannot leave easily.
Democracy requires convenience, not barriers.

Supporting Measures

Higher turnout
Greater youth engagement
A shared national moment of unity and pride
An election experience people look forward to — not avoid

The BFM Principle: National Civic Duty Day is how we turn voter apathy into national unity: One election, One people, One purpose.

Declare General Election Day a formal National Civic Duty Day with:

A public holiday for all workers
Optional early-vote or extended-hours options
Free shuttle transportation from major hubs
School-based civic fairs the week before
National service messages across all media

Why It Matters

Voter turnout has fallen dramatically, especially among young people.
Many Bahamians work multiple jobs and cannot leave easily.
Democracy requires convenience, not barriers.

Supporting Measures

Higher turnout
Greater youth engagement
A shared national moment of unity and pride
An election experience people look forward to — not avoid

The BFM Principle: National Civic Duty Day is how we turn voter apathy into national unity: One election, One people, One purpose.

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WHY JOIN THE MOVEMENT?

We Are The Path That Puts Bahamians First.

We invite Bahamians across communities, backgrounds, and beliefs to join us and ensure a collective vision for The Bahamas is heard and respected.

Stay updated.

WHY JOIN THE MOVEMENT?

We Are The Path That Puts Bahamians First.

We invite Bahamians across communities, backgrounds, and beliefs to join us and ensure a collective vision for The Bahamas is heard and respected.