National Assembly to Meet on September 18, 2024
Sitting of the National Assembly
Basseterre, St. Kitts –
The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.
Bills to be Discussed
Five Bills will receive their first reading, while five others are slated for second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.
The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bills entitled Financial Services Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Financial Intelligence Unit (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Anti-Proliferation (Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction) (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Also, the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bill entitled, Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Second Readings
Additionally, the Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will move the second reading of the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Non-Government Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and the Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery (Amendment) Bill, 2024. All three Bills had their first readings on May 02, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin, will move the second reading of the Bills entitled Voluntary Bill of Indictment Bill, 2024, which had its first reading on July 05, 2024, and the Judge Alone Trials Bill, 2024, which had its first reading on August 02, 2024.
Live Broadcast and Streaming
The National Assembly will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com.
Accessing Bills
Copies of the Bills, as soon as they are made available, can be found on the website (www.sknis.gov.kn) of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service under the section titled Bills. The Bills can also be accessed via the Facebook page: St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service.
Conclusion
The sitting of the National Assembly on September 18, 2024, is an important occasion for the government to address key legislative matters. The Bills to be discussed will contribute to the country’s good governance agenda, focusing on transparency, accountability, and the Rule of Law.
FAQs
* When is the sitting of the National Assembly taking place?
+ Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
* What will be discussed during the sitting?
+ Five Bills will receive their first reading, while five others are slated for second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda will be a key focus.
* Where can I access the Bills?
+ Copies of the Bills will be available on the website (www.sknis.gov.kn) of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service under the section titled Bills. They can also be accessed via the Facebook page: St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service.