Senate (Grenada)
The Senate is the Upper House of Parliament of Grenada. It consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor General. 7 members are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, three on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, and three on the advice of the Prime Minister after they have consulted with societal groups.[1] The current Senate convened on 31 August 2022, following the general election of 23 June.
Senate | |
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| Type | |
| Type | of the Parliament of Grenada |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 13 |
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Political groups | His Majesty’s Government
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Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| Appointment by the Governor-General | |
| Meeting place | |
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| New Parliament House, Saint George’s | |
| Website | |
| grenadaparliament.gd | |
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| Administrative divisions (parishes) |
The current President of the Senate is Senator the Hon. Dessima Williams, with Senator the Hon. Norland Cox serving as Deputy President.[2]
Members of the Senate
The following are the current members of the Grenadian Senate.[3]
| Position | Senator |
|---|---|
| President of the Senate | Senator the Hon. Dr. Dessima Williams |
| Leader of Government Business | Senator the Hon. Adrian Thomas |
| Government Senator | Senator the Hon. Claudette Joseph |
| Government Senator | Senator the Hon. Gayton La Crette |
| Government Senator | Senator the Hon. Quinc Britton |
| Government Senator | Senator the Hon. David Andrew |
| Government Senator | Senator the Hon. Gloria Thomas |
| Deputy President of the Senate | Senator the Hon. Norland Cox |
| Opposition Senator | Senator the Hon. Katisha Douglas |
| Opposition Senator | Senator the Hon. Neilon Franklyn |
| Independent Senator (Fishers and Farmers Representative) | Senator the Hon. Roderick St Claire |
| Independent Senator (Labour Representative) | Senator the Hon. Andre Lewis |
| Independent Senator (Business Representative) | Senator the Hon. Salim Rahaman |
See also
References
- "The Senate (Upper House)". Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- "NNP parliamentarians appointed deputies in Lower and Upper Houses". NOW Grenada. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- "The Senate (Upper House)". Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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