Clay Sweeting
BahamaspoliticianMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Clay Sweeting is a former minister of agriculture in the Bahamas who launched the Golden Yolk Project in 2023, aiming to increase local egg production and reduce reliance on imports.
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Minister of Works Clay Sweeting visited the area to assess the bridge failure and discuss temporary solutions.
Andros Bridge collapse disrupts travel and electricityBahamas· 2026-08-05
Clay Sweeting, the central and south Eleuthera MP, signalled he was not in favour of using Crown Land for the project.
Not in The Bahamas ‘best interest’ for developer to lot-sell Gov’t landBahamas· 2026-08-05
Sweeting, the PLP's MP for Central & South Eleuthera, expressed joy at finally winning the game after years of participation.
Politicians finally prevail over Pastors in 'Peace on Da Street' Basketball ClassicBahamas· 2026-07-21
Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting announced the installation of four lift stations in Pinewood Gardens to address flooding.
$2.6m drainage project planned to tackle Pinewood floodingBahamas· 2026-07-17Clay Sweeting, the Works and Family Island Affairs Minister, discussed the government's approach to demolitions of shanty towns.
Govt to seal off shanty towns before future demolitionsBahamas· 2026-07-17
Works Minister Clay Sweeting, a member of the Unregulated Communities Action Task Force, did not rise in the House of Assembly to dispute the claim that the demolition had been cancelled.
Rollins claims demolition cancelled as officials cite ongoing delaysBahamas· 2026-07-01
Works Minister Clay Sweeting urged motorists to slow down as families mourn one of the deadliest stretches on the country’s roads in years.
Works Minister urges drivers to slow downBahamas· 2026-07-01
Clay Sweeting, the central and south Eleuthera MP, argued that concerns over Mr Jacobs' plan were premature.
Governor’s Harbour plan is model ‘that’s never worked’Bahamas· 2026-02-19
Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, confirmed he was aware that Jeff Jacobs has been acquiring multiple real estate parcels in the Governor’s Harbour area.
Casino developer’s ‘win-win’ Governor’s Harbour pledgeBahamas· 2026-02-19
Clay Sweeting is expected to be ratified as a candidate by the PLP.
Several PLP nomination races are heating upBahamas· 2026-01-21
Works Minister Clay Sweeting defended the government’s actions, describing the videos as 'unfortunate' but emphasising that the demolitions form part of a nationwide effort.
Spanish Wells land owner claims property demolition was illegalBahamas· 2026-01-16
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday denounced the conduct of two individuals filmed shouting racial slurs at officials during demolition activity in Spanish Wells.
Sweeting slams ‘repugnant’ racial slurs at shantytown demolition in Spanish WellsBahamas· 2026-01-15
Works Minister Clay Sweeting said the longstanding deficiencies on that portion of West Bay Street make realignment unavoidable.
Beach access fears raised as land swap resolution passesBahamas· 2025-12-10
Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, said his ministry over the past six months have been testing the See, Click, Fix app which will launch in the upcoming weeks.
Gov’t set to launch pothole repair appBahamas· 2025-12-10Clay Sweeting is the minister of works and Family Island affairs.
Over half of Nassau’s roads threatened by flood damageBahamas· 2025-12-08
Clay Sweeting is the minister of works and Family Island affairs involved in the legal challenge.
Rosewood Exuma opponent in legal challenge go-aheadBahamas· 2025-12-04
Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, confirmed the terminal will be built by Presur Construction Limited at a contract value of $10.939m.
Gov’t signs $10.9m Long Island airport terminal dealBahamas· 2025-11-25
Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, discussed the comprehensive flood mitigation plan for New Providence at a Town Hall meeting.
Minister: ‘Unconventional’ flooding solutions requiredBahamas· 2025-11-14Clay Sweeting, the Works and Family Island Affairs Minister, announced the demolition of three shantytowns.
Three more shantytowns marked for demolitionBahamas· 2025-11-13Minister of Works Clay Sweeting mentioned that an inter-ministerial committee had started consultations with garage owners.
Work continues on site for roadside garage relocationBahamas· 2025-11-13Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, announced that Exuma’s international airport upgrades are being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank and the Government.
GB airport’s financing switch ‘not robbing Peter to pay Paul’Bahamas· 2025-10-20
Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, tabled guidance notes on coastal infrastructure design and energy efficiency in construction.
Building Code ‘just paper’ without true enforcementBahamas· 2025-10-16
Minister of Works Clay Sweeting said the mat demonstrates the government’s commitment to inclusion.
Goodman’s Bay receives first mats for disabled access at beachesBahamas· 2025-09-19
Minister of Works Clay Sweeting said contractors, in partnership with local government, have begun clearing drains in vulnerable communities.
Sweeting: MOW is intensifying flood mitigation efforts in AbacoBahamas· 2025-09-11
Minister of Works Clay Sweeting addressed the situation regarding the lease arrangement with an individual in Abaco.
Works locked out of Abaco office for failing to pay rentBahamas· 2025-09-03
Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting defended the government’s handling of the project.
Governor’s Harbour Airport renovations ‘near complete’Bahamas· 2025-08-21
Clay Sweeting, minister of works and Family Island affairs, revealed that American Airlines threatened to pull out of its Governor’s Harbour route expansion if airport upgrades were not completed.
Kelly: We need answers on Governor’s Harbour AirportBahamas· 2025-08-19Minister of Works Clay Sweeting announced that shanty town demolitions would begin in New Providence in the coming weeks after nearly 200 eviction notices were distributed.
Shanty homes marked for demolition as residents face uncertain futureBahamas· 2025-08-06
Clay Sweeting was the then-minister of agriculture who the Sawyers initially contacted for support.
Abaco duo are ‘disheartened’ by lack of expansion supportBahamas· 2025-08-05
Minister of Works Clay Sweeting said the development marks the most significant infrastructure upgrade for San Salvador in decades.
$56m deal signed for San Salvador roadworks and marina redevelopmentBahamas· 2025-07-31
