Leave of absence was granted to Sen. Jayanti Lutchmedial-Ramdial, who is ill. Dr. Tim Gopeesingh was appointed temporary senator in her place.

Temporary Senator Dr. Gopeesingh took the oath of allegiance.

The Senate resumed debate on The Miscellaneous Provisions (Judicial and Legal Service) Bill, 2024. The debate was adjourned following the conclusion of Sen. Mark’s contribution.

Sen. Wade Mark raised a matter on the adjournment namely the need for the Government to provide an update on the sale of the Point-a-Pierre Refinery. The Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Sen. the Hon. Randall Mitchell, responded.

Sen. Anthony Vieira raised a matter on the adjournment namely the need to update this country’s environmental laws and processes and reconsider the presumed benefits of large brand hotels to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the context of the global climate change crisis. The Minister of Planning and Development, Hon. Pennelope Beckles, MP, responded.

The Sitting concluded at 2:20 p.m.