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Media relations specialist Jamilla Kirwan is set to be sworn in as Antigua and Barbuda’s new independent senator this morning.
The ceremony will take place at Government House, where Governor General Sir Rodney Williams will formally administer the oath of office.
Under the Constitution, the Governor General holds the authority to appoint an independent member to the Upper House at his sole discretion.
Kirwan’s selection restores the Senate to its full complement of 17 members.
She replaces Kiz Johnson, who resigned recently ahead of seeking the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s nomination for the St Phillip’s South constituency in early December.
Johnson’s departure created a vacancy that the Governor General moved to fill ahead of the upcoming parliamentary schedule.
Kirwan, known for her work in communications and public engagement, is expected to bring a professional background in media relations to her new role. Government officials say her appointment ensures continuity within the chamber as legislative business continues.
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It’s time for all members of the upper house to be elected by the people. They’re simply a #rubber_stamp for the ruling arm, of the government.
Jumbee_Picknee aka Ras Smood
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Nobody cares what you think. Ur in TRUMP country a mind Antigua bizniz. Goo lang!!!!
That’s my girl, I always think the sky is the limit for Jamilla.The best news presenter ABS has ever showcased, it’s as if this comes naturally since she makes it look so easy, her articulation in speeches are unmatched here in Wadadli and throughout.
Congratulations on another journey, let’s show them how it is supposed to be done in parliament, cause this is your platform. (Ambassador Kirwan). Big up.
CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN!
I concur with Ras Smood
WHAT THE HELL…! …INDEPENDENT SENATOR? …GG HAS AUTHORITY TO APPOINT SENATOR: …FROM ‘…MEDIA’ TO ; …LEGISLATURE:
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LIKENED TO ‘…DR. JACQUI QUINN- PARLIAMENTARIAN.’
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The ‘…GOVERNOR GENERAL,’ has the ‘…Constitutional Authority to APPOINT.’
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INDEPENDENT SENATOR, ‘ANR?: …IN ‘ANR’ MIND
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CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS FOR SENATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
The ‘…SENATE’ shall consist f ‘…SEVENTEEN PERSONS.’
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(i) ‘…TEN SENATORS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE ‘GG:’ on
(a) …ADVICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER:
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(ii) …FOUR SENATORS: on
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(b) …ADVICE OF HIS MAJESTY’S LOYAL LEADER OF RGE OPPOSITION:
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(iii) …ONE SENATOR: on
(c) …ADVICE OF THE OF THE BARBUDA COUNCIL:
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(iv) …ONE SENATOR BEING AN INHABITANT OF BARBUDA: on
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(d) …ADVICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER: and
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(v) …ONE SENATOR: on
(e) …DISCRETION OF ‘GG:’ from
(f) …OUTSTANDING PERSON/S REPRESENTING SUCH INTERESTS’ [CO: 1981: Section 28].
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THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISO:
‘…Before appointing any person ‘…REPRESENTING INTERESTS AS STIPULATED:
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(a) ‘…THE GOVERNOR GENERAL SHAL CONSULT SUCH PERSONS AS HE CONSIDERS THE PERSON CAN SPEAK FOR THE INTERESTS CONCERNED, AND SHALL BE CONSULTED’ [CO: 1981: Section 28 (7)].
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QUESTION
‘…Who are the ‘…INTERESTS CONCERNED’ THAT THE APPOINTED SENATOR MAY SO SPEAK ON THEIR BEHALF?
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WHAT THE HELL…! …RAS SMOOTH.
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C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-O-N, ‘…SENATOR-DESIGNATE.’
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This could bring some much-needed balance if they use the platform wisely.
Wishing her well in the new role. The Upper House needs strong voices and diverse perspectives.
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