Transport Minister Promises Continued Post Office Renovations

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NASSAU , BAHAMAS – As Transport Minister Leon Lundy settles into his new role, he’s wasting no time getting a firsthand look at the state of the country’s postal services.

On Monday , Lundy toured several postal facilities in New Providence, telling reporters the visit was critical as the government moves forward with plans to modernize the nation’s postal system.

Our Chinasa Outten tells us more.

Newly appointed Transport Minister Leon Lundy spent part of his day touring post office facilities.

The visits, he says, were about assessing the condition of the buildings and ensuring they are ready for a planned modernization of the postal system.

Leon Lundy – Minister, Transport

“One of the things, this is one of the main connections between the government and the people of The Bahamas, so definitely we wanna make sure when we’re in the position to start modernizing the post office and all the savings bank, we’re doing it in facilities that are also upkept.”

Lundy says the tour provided a clearer picture of what work still needs to be done.

He also reinforced the government’s commitment to improving the facilities.

Leon Lundy – Minister, Transport

“Had a number of facilities that were renovated this year, and we’re moving into the next budget cycle where we’ll complete all of the renovations with all of the facilities throughout Nassau.”

Several locations have been identified for immediate attention, including the Bain and Grants Town, Carmichael and Cable Beach post offices.

The minister says the focus will be on structural improvements to ensure the buildings can support the transition to a more modern service.

Leon Lundy – Minister, Transport

“And it’ll just be where we look at the structural support, the roof support, all of the AC systems, and make sure that it’s conducive for when we make that transition into modernization.”

But the inspections won’t stop in New Providence.

Lundy says he plans to visit post office facilities throughout the Family Islands to ensure they too are included in the government’s upgrade plans.

As the Member of Parliament for Mangrove Cay, Central and South Andros, he says he already knows where his first Family Island stop will be.

Leon Lundy – Minister, Transport

“I’m a Family Island MP, so I think that speaks for itself most definitely, and I know you’ll say we’ll start with Andros.”