ALLIGATOR POND, Manchester — Senator Peter Bunting is rallying support in Manchester Southern with a forward-looking agenda centered on digital infrastructure, job creation, and community-based development. Speaking to supporters at the People’s National Party (PNP) divisional conference in Alligator Pond, Bunting laid out a roadmap aimed at revitalizing the constituency and tackling systemic gaps he says have widened under the current administration.
“If elected, I want to see high-speed Internet in every household from Plowden to Alligator Pond,” Bunting declared. “In 2025, it’s unacceptable for young people to be holding phones to the sky looking for signal. That has to change.”
Drawing from his tenure as MP for Manchester Central, Bunting emphasized his role in bringing BPO giant Sutherland to Ward Avenue and Spur Tree, noting the thousands of jobs it generated. He said the same energy would be brought to Manchester Southern, leveraging improved connectivity and entrepreneurship as pillars of growth.
“We’re not asking young people to wait on handouts. We’re building systems: financing for small businesses, training hubs, and reliable Internet to support remote work and digital commerce,” he said. “It’s about creating an ecosystem so talent doesn’t have to migrate.”
A major component of Bunting’s proposal is the transformation of the Alligator Pond–Milk River coastline into a vibrant community tourism corridor. Inspired by the success of Treasure Beach in neighboring St Elizabeth, the initiative would support locals in establishing villas, restaurants, tour companies, and boutique hotels.
“This coast has untapped potential,” Bunting said. “With proper infrastructure, we can build a sustainable tourism model that keeps profits in the community.”
On education, Bunting reminded constituents of his legacy in Manchester Central, claiming he oversaw the construction of more schools in two terms than the current administration has built nationwide in the last eight years. “My work is on the ground — not in promises, but in concrete, desks, and diplomas,” he stated.
Turning to health care, Bunting described the state of Manchester’s medical facilities as “deplorable and dangerous,” citing concerns over rising maternal deaths and underfunded clinics. “What was once a hospital we were proud of is now a source of fear,” he said, recalling conversations with grieving mothers who avoid the facility altogether.
The senator, who previously called for the resignation of the Southern Regional Health Authority’s leadership, framed the election as more than political competition.
“This is not about red or green. This is about rescuing a nation — rebuilding trust in schools, clinics, and broadband. It’s about your children having a future here, not overseas,” Bunting concluded to strong applause.
As campaign season sharpens, Bunting is betting that a blend of infrastructure investment, community empowerment, and public accountability will resonate with a constituency eager for transformation.
