The Tribune

By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net DESPITE the challenges of contesting an expanded constituency, Killarney incumbent Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he is "more than confident" he will be re-elected. Changes in constituency boundaries last year, specifically the elimination of the Clifton seat, significantly increased the size of Killarney. However, Dr Minnis said he is not worried about losing his seat because his work speaks for itself. "I've been going out everyday, Monday through Saturday, because there is a larger area to cover. I have a whole lot more constituents and I want to ensure that every area is covered and every house is visited. "I am confident but not overconfident. That is why I continue to go out personally. I still communicate with my constituents and my office is always open," he said. "I feel like I have done a lot but there is still more that I could have done. There were obstacles and disappointments but we got through them. Moving forward the only thing I am requesting is more community involvement. We can help ourselves and utilise the resources we have within the community." Dr Minnis said he is campaigning on accountability and community building. "I am developing a Killarney plan where all the constituents will have an input. Down the road, they will evaluate me based on this plan and let me know how I have done as their MP. I am also pushing for community building. "Every community has different issues and concerns. The problems in Gambier won't be the same as problems in South Ocean." Dr Minnis will be running against Jerome Gomez and Rozanna Prodesta Moore, who represent the PLP and the DNA respectively. Dr Minnis said he hopes to establish associations in each area and crime watch groups in each community. Oakes Field, Rock Crusher, Highland Park, Highland Terrace, Vista Marina, Prospect Ridge, Grove West, Skyline Drive East, Skyline Lakes, Perpall Tract West and Stapleton Garden West, were all cut from Killarney when the boundaries were changed. Atlantic Drive West, Westridge, Sandy Port, Sea Beach, Tropical Gardens, Gambier Village, Old Fort Bay, Mt Pleasant Village, Lyford Cay, Love Beach, Jacaranda, South Ocean, Charlottesville and Turnberry were all added.