Tag: National Assembly
Prompt and adequate compensation as amendments to ‘Land Acquisition’ Act passed
Amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act to guarantee “prompt” payment and “adequate” compensation in cases where...
Former Health Minister supports Tobacco Control Bill; Urges parties to allow MPs to vote conscience
The passage of the Tobacco Control Bill will “represent a momentous event for our legislators and, more importantly, will be...
Opposition to move motion for removal of VAT on private education; expects AFC support
Shortly after the Government has stated that the 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) on Private Education will remain until 2018,...
Civil Aviation Bill sent to Special Select Committee; Opposition needs contradictory aspects clarified
By Stacy Carmichael-James The passage of the Civil Aviation Bill 2017, Bill No.1 of 2017 in the National Assembly...
Former Mayor to get new pension; Prime Minister Hamilton Green Pension Bill passed
By Stacy Carmichael-James The Prime Minister Hamilton Green Pension Bill was tonight (Thursday, March 9, 2017) passed by Government...
Jordan says Hamilton Green’s pension “erroneously calculated” over the years
By Stacy Carmichael-James Finance Minister Winston Jordan, this afternoon (Thursday, March 9, 2017) read the Prime Minister Hamilton Green...
Opposition calls answered as Food Safety Bill sent to Special Select Committee
By Stacy Carmichael-James The Food Safety Bill which seeks to prevent the spread of foodborne diseases through the control of...
Gov’t heeds Opposition calls for Animal Welfare Bill to be sent before Special Select Committee
By Stacy Carmichael-James The Opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C’s) call for the Animal Welfare Bill to be sent to a...
Concerns raised over use of Parliamentarians’ Lounge; PPP MP verbally abused by ministerial staff
Opposition Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira, on behalf of the Opposition Leader has raised concerns in the National Assembly over the...
