GEORGE TOWN, 18^th November 2024

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, 9^th 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.

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.

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. Bookmark this page for updates regarding the Meeting.

Photos can be found on the Parliament’s Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/caymanparliament/albums/72177720322479634/

Order Papers for Each Sitting:

Order Papers, sometimes referred to as an agenda, is issued by the Office of the Clerk each morning of each Sitting in the Meeting. The Order Paper outlines which items of Business are being dealt with by the House in strict adherence to the Standing Orders.

• • First Sitting: Monday, 9th December 2024 (PDF)
  • Second Sitting: Wednesday, 11th December 2024 (PDF)
  • Third Sitting: Thursday, 12th December 2024 (PDF)
  • Fourth Sitting: Friday, 13th December 2024 (PDF)
  • Fifth Sitting: Monday, 16th December 2024 (PDF)
  • Subsequent Sittings will be updated here.

Bills

Bills to be considered by the House in the Second Meeting are listed below and can be found on the Judiciary’s website at https://legislation.gov.ky/cms/bills/bills-by-year.html.

1. Information and Communications Technology (Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 28th August, 2024)
2. Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 20th September, 2024)
3. Public Transport Bill, 2024 (gazetted 20th September, 2024)
4. Children (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 25th October, 2024)
5. Maintenance (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 25th October, 2024)
6. Adoption Bill, 2024 (gazetted 25th October, 2024)
7. Older Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 25th October, 2024)
8. Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 6th November, 2024)
9. Banks and Trust Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
10. Companies (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
11. Companies Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
12. Exempted Limited Partnership (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
13. Insurance (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
14. Limited Liability Companies (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
15. Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
16. Monetary Authority (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
17. Mutual Funds (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
18. Partnership (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
19. Private Funds (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
20. Securities Investment Business (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)
21. Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (gazetted 15th November, 2024)

Motions for the House to Consider as of 10:00 a.m. on 2nd December 2024:

Members have until 5:00 p.m. on 2nd December to submit Motions to the Clerk for the Hon. Speaker’s approval. Motions that have been approved by the Hon. Speaker will be listed here:

• Government Motion No. 5 of 2024-2025: Beneficial Ownership Transparency (Legitimate Interest Access) Regulations, 2024
• Private Member’s Motion No. 5 of 2024-2025: Motion to Establish Healthcare Protection Fund for Seniors and Children
• Private Member’s Motion No. 6 of 2024-2025: Motion to Establish Cayman Islands Mortgage Company
• Private Member’s Motion No. 7 of 2024-2025: Motion for Work Permit Holders to Obtain a License to Fish
• Private Member’s Motion No. 8 of 2024-2025: Motion to Limit the Grant of Caymanian Status except by Descent or Marriage

Statements by Honourable Ministers and Members of the Cabinet

The Honourable Speaker may approve Statements submitted by Honourable Ministers and Members of the Cabinet. Once the Statements have been approved and the Honourable Member has spoken during the Meeting of the House, the Statements will be made available on the following page: https://parliament.ky/business/house-documents/statements-by-honourable-members/

Parliament Press Contact:

Susan Burke, Communications Officer, Parliament of the Cayman Islands

+1 (345) 244 5614 | E. [email protected] |W: www.parliament.ky

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