Government of St. Kitts and Nevis: National Assembly Sitting

The Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Notice of National Assembly Sitting

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 Friday, November 08, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.

Bills to be Discussed

Four Bills will receive their first reading, while four 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:

ASPIRE Bill, 2024,
Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2024,

Also, the Honourable Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Sports and the Creative Economy, Samal Duggins, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bill entitled:

Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024

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:

Plea Negotiations and Agreements 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 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

The Honourable Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin, will move the second reading of the Bill entitled:

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Live Broadcast

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 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. They can also be accessed via the Facebook page St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service.

FAQs

Q: When is the National Assembly sitting?
A: The National Assembly is scheduled to sit on Friday, November 08, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Q: How can I watch the National Assembly?
A: The National Assembly will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations, as well as on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com.
Q: Where can I access the Bills?
A: Copies of 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. They can also be accessed via the Facebook page St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service.

Conclusion

The upcoming National Assembly sitting is an important milestone in the government’s efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and the Rule of Law. The Bills to be discussed will have significant implications for the country’s governance and development. We encourage all citizens to stay informed and engaged with the legislative process.