The Tribune

By LEANDRA ROLLE 

Tribune Chief Reporter 

lrolle@tribunemedia.net

THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Golden Isles Constituency Branch has declared full support for its MP Vaughn Miller, rejecting claims he has neglected the constituency or abandoned residents.

In an unsigned statement released last night, the branch defended Mr Miller’s record and pledged continued backing for his leadership amid mounting criticism of his performance in office.

Last week, The Tribune reported concerns from several Golden Isles residents who criticised Mr Miller’s representation.

They said he campaigned on fixing infrastructure, clearing bushes, and creating new recreational spaces — promises they claim remain unfulfilled.

When contacted, PLP chairman Fred Mitchell acknowledged the residents’ complaints and said he planned to discuss them with Mr Miller.

Asked if he was confident in Mr Miller’s leadership, Mr Mitchell did not offer a ringing endorsement.

“He is the sitting member of Parliament for the Progressive Liberal Party and there’s no one else that I know of that’s vying for the seat, and that’s where we are,” he told The Tribune.

In a statement, the branch dismissed the residents’ claims last night and accused a “small group of constituents” of spreading misinformation to serve their own interests, specifically over contract allocations.

“We are fully aware that while every effort is being made by Minister Miller to touch every household and every constituent in our community in a meaningful way, there are some who have not felt the real impact of his effort.”

“Much of the work carried out by Minister Miller has not been done in the spotlight — not by secrecy or design, but by a quiet and sincere desire to serve without fanfare. This is a man who does not seek applause but rather seeks results. Those who look closely will find the fingerprints of his diligence in every corner of Golden Isles,” the statement read.

Highlighting the MP’s accomplishments, the Golden Isles branch noted several community-focused initiatives, including clean-up campaigns, a Golden Isles STEM Programme, and a forthcoming Job Readiness and Employment Programme in partnership with the Ministry of Labour.

While welcoming constructive dialogue and open critique, the branch said it was also important to uphold the truth and “resist the temptation to let frustration overshadow the facts”.

The statement insisted Mr Miller has never wavered in his commitment to the constituency and continues to maintain an open-door policy.