Senate (Grenada) Explained

Senate
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House Type:Upper House
Body:Parliament of Grenada
Members:13
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Political Groups1:His Majesty’s Government

His Majesty’s Opposition

Crossbench

Term Length:5 years
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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 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

The following are the current members of the Grenadian Senate.[3]

Position Senator
President of the SenateSenator the Hon. Dr. Dessima Williams
Leader of Government BusinessSenator the Hon. Adrian Thomas
Government Senator Senator the Hon. Claudette Joseph
Government Senator Senator the Hon. Gayton La Crette
Government SenatorSenator the Hon. Quinc Britton
Government SenatorSenator the Hon. David Andrew
Government SenatorSenator the Hon. Gloria Thomas
Deputy President of the SenateSenator the Hon. Norland Cox
Opposition SenatorSenator the Hon. Katisha Douglas
Opposition SenatorSenator 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Senate (Upper House) . 23 May 2023.
  2. Web site: NNP parliamentarians appointed deputies in Lower and Upper Houses. NOW Grenada. 23 May 2023.
  3. Web site: The Senate (Upper House) . 23 May 2023.