Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham pledged on Saturday night that the government will commence the restoration of Andros that will take the island to "higher heights".
Speaking at a Free National Movement (FNM) rally in North Andros attended by hundreds of supporters, Ingraham said Andros has been neglected for far too long under Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) representation.
"We will soon be replacing the leaky pipes in Mastic Point, south and north; [construct] roads, then we will move to Nicholls Town as we commence the restoration of Andros," he said.
"You hold huge promise North Andros."
Current Carmichael MP Desmond Bannister is the FNM's candidate for North Andros and the Berry Islands.

He will face PLP candidate Dr. Perry Gomez and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate Randy Butler.
Both Ingraham and Bannister agree that Andros is a "sleeping giant".
"I don't have to tell you the potential of this island - north, south and central. It is enormous," Ingraham said.
"Desmond's bigger mission is to help to take Andros to new heights. You have been left behind too far. We want to give you accelerated movement in the way forward. So I sent you one of the best men I've got, Desmond Bannister."
Ingraham added that his government has already begun to improve the quality of life for the people of North Andros.
Giving an update on the works that have been or will be carried out, Ingraham said, "We are reconstructing and repaving these roads to the tune of $2.5 million in Staniard Creek; we will also replace those leaky water pipes up there; we are reconstructing down in Fresh Creek a $1.7 million docking facility; we are building two new bridges in South Andros at a cost of $1.7 million at Little Creek and Deep Creek and we planned the construction of a new school in Lowe Sound, Andros.
"In addition you are also benefitting from a number of government programs, the national job readiness program and soon the jump start program."
Bannister, who also addressed the crowd, said work will soon start on an administration building in North Andros, and additional classes to house technical classes.
Bannister added that the government is also in talks with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to establish a campus in North Andros.
He also promised to introduce new buyers to farmers on the island, resolve crown land issues, and he said the government will upgrade airport facilities.
"I knew Andros when things were good and I want to bring those good times back home," Bannister said.
North Andros is currently represented by the PLP's Vincent Peet, who has been MP for the area since May 2002.
The PLP recently decided not to re-nominate Peet, an attorney, after an issue emerged relating to $180,000 in client funds.

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