ELECTION TRANSPARENCY
National Civic Duty Day
Jan 16, 2026
Election Transparency
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.
