St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew will present the second reading for the good governance agenda in the sitting of the National Assembly of St Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday.
While sharing the update on social media, PM Terrance Drew invited the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis to stay in touch with the proceedings of the parliament. He said, “My dear people, today will be a momentous day in parliament, where the second reading for the good governance agenda will take place.”
He stated that the nation and people had been promised that it would have been done, but for seven years, there was nothing but deception.
Such deception was seen, and as a result, meaningful change was voted for in the interest of good governance.
While emphasizing the importance of the corruption laws, PM Drew mentioned, “These laws are vital to our continued progress as an independent nation. These laws will seek to get rid of corruption and self-serving public figures who seek to enrich themselves and their families.
PM Terrance Drew asked for the full support of the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis and added, “I ask for your full support. Much is being said to distract you, but I encourage you to ignore the noise and keep focused. Together we will make history and transform the governance landscape for the better.”
The first sitting of the National Assembly of St Kitts and Nevis was presented by Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The sitting featured the reading of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
In the first sitting of the National Assembly of St Kitts and Nevis, PM Terrance Drew presented the following piece of legislation:
- Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023
- Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2023
- Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2023
- Anti-Corruption Bill, 2023
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Official Gazette Bill, 2023
