GEORGE TOWN, 18th November 2024

The Hon. Speaker of Parliament enters the Chamber during the First Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session

The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Sir Alden McLaughlin, has announced that the Second Meeting
of the 2024-2025 Session of Parliament will commence on Monday, 9th December, 2024 at 10:00
a.m. The Meeting is anticipated to run throughout the week, providing a platform for
Parliamentarians to engage with a robust list of business to address, including the presentation
of several Annual Reports from Government entities and deliberation on over 20 Bills.

Hon. Isaac Rankine speaking during the First Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session.

Among the legislative matters, the majority of the Bills are amendments designed to refine and
update existing Acts. New Bills include the Public Transport Bill, 2024, and the Information and
Communications Technology (Validation) Bill, 2024 both of which are sponsored by the Ministry
of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport and Development. All of the Bills can
be viewed online at https://legislation.gov.ky/cms/bills/bills-by-year.html.

In accordance with Parliament Standing Order 14, the Meeting may also include Parliamentary
Questions from Members of the Opposition to Members of the Government, Statements by
Members of the Government, and Motions. Members of Parliament have until 2nd December to
submit Motions to the Speaker.

Hon. Joseph Hew addresses a Member of the Government during the First Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session.

The public is encouraged to stay informed about the proceedings and outcomes of the Second
Meeting by tuning in to the Government’s YouTube and CIGTV cable channels. The proceedings
can also be followed via Radio Cayman, or in person at the House of Parliament. Documents will
be made available on the Parliament’s website, www.parliament.ky,