The President of the Senate announced the revocation of the appointment of Senator Nadine Stewart by the President of the Republic with effect from 25th January, 2017.

Having granted leave of absence to Sen. Daniel Solomon, the President of the Senate announced the appointment of temporary Senator, Mr. Raphael Cumberbatch, in place of Sen. Solomon. Mr. Cumberbatch took the oath of allegiance.

Five Papers were laid in the names of the Minister of Finance, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Vice-President of the Senate and Minister of National Security. See the Order Paper and Supplemental Order Paper for details.

Eight Reports were presented. See Supplemental Order Paper for details.

Four urgent questions were posed. See Order Paper for details.

Three Questions qualified for oral answer. Question 19 was deferred for two weeks. See the Order Paper for details.

Debate began on a Private Motion by Sen. Dr. Dhanayshar Mahabir which asks that the Legislative Retirement Allowances Act (Chapter 2:03) be amended to include all Senators within the definition of legislators, and that this be done before the end of the current Parliamentary Session. View the progress of this debate here.

The Sitting concluded at 5:06 p.m. The Senate adjourned to February 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.