National Assembly Sitting Scheduled for January 30, 2025
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 Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew
Two Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues.
Business for the Day
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 Bill entitled Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Dr. Drew will also move the second reading of the abovementioned Bill.
Meanwhile, the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin, will move the second reading of the Bill entitled Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, which had its first reading on November 08, 2024.
Live Broadcast Details
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
Opies 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 National Assembly sitting on January 30, 2025, is an important milestone in the government’s efforts to implement good governance measures. We encourage the public to tune in to the live broadcast and access the Bills online.
FAQs
- When is the National Assembly sitting scheduled?
- Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
- What are the two Bills to be discussed?
- Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024
- How can I access the live broadcast?
- ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations
- TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis
- www.zizonline.com
- Where can I find the Bills online?
- www.sknis.gov.kn under the section titled Bills
- St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service Facebook page