Senate (Grenada)

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Senate
Type
Type
Leadership
Structure
Seats13
Political groups
His Majesty’s Government
  •   National Democratic Congress (7)

His Majesty’s Opposition

Crossbench

Length of term
5 years
Elections
Appointment by the Governor-General
Meeting place
New Parliament House, Saint George’s
Website
grenadaparliament.gd

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.

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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Senate (Upper House)". Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  2. ^ "NNP parliamentarians appointed deputies in Lower and Upper Houses". NOW Grenada. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  3. ^ "The Senate (Upper House)". Retrieved 23 May 2023.