Notice of National Assembly Sitting
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 Thursday, August 01, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.
Hon. Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs.
Two Bills will receive their first reading, while three 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 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, Judge Alone Trials Bill, 2024.
In addition, the Honourable Senator and Minister responsible for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bill entitled, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (Agreement) Bill, 2024.
Meanwhile, 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 Non-Government Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Both Bills had their first readings on May 02, 2024.
The Honourable Senator Dr. Clarke will move the second reading of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (Agreement) Bill, 2024.
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.
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 upcoming National Assembly sitting will focus on key legislative matters, including the introduction of new Bills and the second reading of existing ones. The government remains committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and the Rule of Law through its good governance agenda.
FAQs
* When is the National Assembly sitting taking place?
+ The sitting will take place on Thursday, August 01, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
* What Bills will be introduced for the first time?
+ The Judge Alone Trials Bill, 2024, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (Agreement) Bill, 2024, will receive their first reading.
* What Bills will be moved for second reading?
+ The Non-Government Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will be moved for second reading.