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The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Sir Alden McLaughlin, has announced that the Second Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session of Parliament will commence on Monday, 9th December, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The Meeting is anticipated to run throughout the week, providing a platform for Parliamentarians to engage with a robust list of business to address, including the presentation of several Annual Reports from Government entities and deliberation on over 20 Bills.
Among the legislative matters, the majority of the Bills are amendments designed to refine and update existing Acts. New Bills include the Public Transport Bill, 2024, and the Information and Communications Technology (Validation) Bill, 2024 both of which are sponsored by the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport and Development. All of the Bills can be viewed online at https://legislation.gov.ky/cms/bills/bills-by-year.html.
In accordance with Parliament Standing Order 14, the Meeting may also include Parliamentary Questions from Members of the Opposition to Members of the Government, Statements by Members of the Government, and Motions. Members of Parliament have until 2nd December to submit Motions to the Speaker.
The public is encouraged to stay informed about the proceedings and outcomes of the Second Meeting by tuning in to the Government’s YouTube and CIGTV cable channels. The proceedings can also be followed via Radio Cayman, or in person at the House of Parliament. Documents will be made available on the Parliament’s website, www.parliament.ky, in advance of the Second Meeting.