Residents of Bimini and West Grand Bahama are expressing strong support for the Constituency Commission’s proposal to divide their combined constituency, a move they believe is long overdue. The commission is reportedly recommending the creation of two new constituencies by separating Killarney and West Grand Bahama from Bimini, with the proposal expected to be presented to the Prime Minister shortly. The current West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency, which has over 6,000 registered voters, has faced criticism for merging two islands with distinct challenges and priorities since its formation after the 1997 general election. Many Bimini residents feel their island has been neglected, with resources and political attention disproportionately focused on Grand Bahama. Lorrick Roberts, a Bimini resident, emphasized the need for Bimini to have independent political representation, citing issues such as stalled airport upgrades and a sharp increase in boat fees that have negatively impacted tourism. Oral Ellis, another resident, suggested that pairing Bimini with the Berry Islands would provide a fairer balance. James Vega, a West Grand Bahama resident, echoed the sentiment, stating that one Member of Parliament cannot effectively serve two islands. Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, a member of the Boundaries Commission, recently highlighted the commission’s progress in ensuring equity among constituencies. If approved, the move would restore Bimini’s status as a separate constituency, a change many residents argue should have been implemented years ago.