The Tribune

By KEILE CAMPBELL

Tribune Staff Reporter

kcampbell@tribunemedia.net

KENO Wong has announced plans to seek approval from the Progressive Liberal Party Leadership and Candidates Committee later this month, outlining a community-focused vision for St Anne’s centred on youth development, public safety and social support.

If selected, Mr Wong is expected to challenge incumbent Free National Movement MP Adrian White, who is seeking to defend his seat.

In a message circulated on Wednesday and addressed to “the great people of St Anne’s”, Mr Wong, 51, said his platform emphasises community unity, opportunities for young people, improved support for senior citizens and safer neighbourhoods. He framed the initiative as a pathway toward broader social progress within the constituency.

Mr Wong said the community’s past experiences — both positive and difficult — should inform future growth rather than limit it, adding that effective leadership requires drawing on lived experience to guide decision-making.

He identified youth empowerment as a key priority, calling for education initiatives and job-training programmes aimed at preparing young people for the workforce.

Mr Wong also highlighted the needs of senior citizens, saying older residents require improved access to healthcare, social services and community activities, and should be supported and valued within the constituency.

On public safety, the former chairman of the National Neighbourhood Watch Council said strengthening neighbourhood watch initiatives and partnerships with law enforcement could help foster safer communities across St Anne’s.

He also stressed the importance of what he described as second-chance opportunities, saying individuals seeking to rebuild their lives should be supported rather than marginalised.

Community cohesion was another focus of his message, with Mr Wong encouraging activities and events designed to bring residents together, alongside additional resources for families in need.

Mr Wong said he is committed to working collaboratively with residents to advance the vision, emphasising shared responsibility and collective effort in achieving community goals.

He invited residents to support him when he appears before the PLP Leadership and Candidates Committee on January 20 at the Sir Lynden Pindling Centre.