Published 17 February 2023
Basseterre
St Kitts and Nevis News Source
THREE BILLS TO RECEIVE THEIR SECOND READING WHEN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 17, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a Sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Wednesday 22nd February, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.
Three Bills, which received their first reading on Wednesday 8th February, 2023, will receive their second reading. The Government’s good governance legislative agenda will take a further step towards fruition at next Wednesday’s sitting as the Government continues to commit itself to transparency, accountability and zero tolerance for corruption in public office.
The Honourable Attorney General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin will move the second reading of the Bills entitled Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2023; Anti-Corruption Bill, 2023; and Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
The National Assembly will be broadcast 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 Bills, as soon as they are made available, can be found on the website (sknis.kn) of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service under the section titled Bills.
