Cayman: Parliament Press Release: Third Meeting to Commence 31st January 2025 debated at 10:00 a.m
(1) The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Sir Alden McLaughlin, addresses Members during the Second Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session.
GEORGE TOWN, 16th January 2025
The Third Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session of Parliament is set to begin on Friday, 31st
January 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the House of Parliament, George Town. This decision was
announced during the final Sitting of the Second Meeting on 16th December 2024 as the
House adjourned.
During the upcoming Meeting, Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to deliberate on
significant legislative matters, including the following Bills being brought to the Parliament
by the Government:
- Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling, and Cannabis) Bill, 2024
(published 23rd December 2024)
2. Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (published 27th December 2024)
3. Beneficial Ownership Transparency (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (published 27th December 2024)
4. National Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (published 31st December 2024)
5. Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill (published 8th January 2025)
The Premier, Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, delivers remarks during the Second Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session.
In accordance with Parliament Standing Orders, the Meeting may also include Parliamentary
Questions from Opposition Members directed to Government Ministers, Statements by
Government Members, and Motions. (Members have until 20th January to submit
Parliamentary Questions and until 23rd January to file Motions through the Clerk to the
Honourable Speaker for consideration in the Meeting.)
The public is invited to follow the proceedings through the live broadcasts on the
Government’s YouTube channel, CIGTV cable network, and Radio Cayman. Members of the
public are also welcome to attend in person at the House of Parliament after registering with
Security. Relevant documents and updates will be posted on the Parliament’s official website,
www.parliament.ky, ahead of the Meeting.