A Sitting of the National Assembly is scheduled for (today) Thursday May 2nd, at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, at 10 a.m.

Six Bills will receive their first reading, while two others are slated for their second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time, the Bills entitled: Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and Non-Government Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs and Commerce, Dr. Denzil Douglas, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time, the Bill entitled: Radiation Safety and Security Bill, 2024.

Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice, Garth Wilkin, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time, the Bill entitled: Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

Minister responsible for Sustainable Development and Environment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time, the Bill entitled Community Beautification and Safety Bill, 2024. Minister of Agriculture, Samal Duggins, will move the second reading of the Bills entitled: Animal Health Bill, 2023, and Plant Protection Bill, 2023. The Bills had their first reading on Sep. 18th 2023.