The Bahamian government has initiated infrastructure work at the Gladstone Road site, designated for relocating New Providence’s problematic roadside garages. Zane Lightbourne, the newly appointed Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, announced the development, emphasizing the urgency of resolving this decades-long issue. ‘Infrastructure work must be completed before the property can be utilized,’ he stated, noting collaboration with the Ministers of Works and Urban Renewal and Housing. The initiative aims to address public grievances over garages operating in residential areas and along major roads, where mechanics have conducted repairs, bodywork, and car stripping on sidewalks and verges. Several fires at these sites have further fueled calls for government intervention. Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis has acknowledged the complexity of the issue, warning that without a designated space, the problem could persist elsewhere. An inter-ministerial committee, formed by the Prime Minister, has been consulting with garage owners to design a relocation plan. Funding for the project was included in the current national budget. The late Minister Vaughn Miller, who championed the initiative before his passing in September, had secured agreements from major garages on Joe Farrington Road, Soldier Road, and Augusta Street to relocate to Gladstone Road. Mr. Lightbourne, who succeeded Mr. Miller, expressed determination to resolve the issue and paid tribute to his predecessor’s mentorship and dedication. He also outlined broader priorities, including improving waste collection, expanding recycling, beautifying New Providence, and promoting environmental education.