In a passionate address at the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) rally, Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis made a fervent appeal to Golden Isles voters, urging them to support PLP candidate Darron Pickstock in the upcoming by-election. Davis emphasized that a vote for Pickstock would signify a commitment to progress, strength, and unity, while warning that choosing the Free National Movement (FNM) could halt advancements and stall transformative change. Davis acknowledged the party’s imperfections, admitting that progress has not reached everyone and that more work remains. He pledged to deepen efforts to bring change to every home and neighborhood, expressing confidence in the Bahamian people’s ability to achieve collective progress. Davis also criticized the opposition, suggesting that some would derail progress simply because they were not in charge. Meanwhile, Pickstock appealed to voters based on his record and results, contrasting his ten-point plan for Golden Isles—focused on road repairs and community upgrades—with the FNM candidate’s lack of substantive proposals. He promised consistent visibility and a strong presence in the community, addressing past grievances of neglect. The rally also featured sharp critiques of the FNM, with PLP MPs portraying Pickstock as a man of action and dismissing the FNM’s candidate as unqualified. Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis and other party veterans endorsed Pickstock, urging supporters to rally behind him and painting the FNM as desperate and unserious.