Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 04, 2017 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a Sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 10th August, 2017, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.
Three Bills will come before the House for their second reading and debate.
The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sustainable Development, National Security, People Empowerment and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Timothy Harris, will seek leave to introduce and have read a second time Public Accounts Committee Bill 2017, which had its first reading on 11th July, 2017, and Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship (CBI Escrow Accounts) Bill 2017, which had its first reading on 13th June, 2017.
In addition, The Honourable Attorney General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Senator Honourable Vincent Byron, will seek leave to introduce and have read a second time Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2017, which had its first reading on 11th July, 2017.
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 can be found on the website (sknis.kn) of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service under Notices.
