Independent Senators Monique Taitt and Dr Crystal Drakes have resigned from the Senate.
Reports indicate that Taitt, an attorney, and Drakes, an economist, tendered their resignations following the appointment of new President The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic.
The two were appointed by President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason whose term in office came to an end on November 29.
In a news report, Taitt, who was first appointed in 2018 when Dame Sandra served as Governor General and then in 2022 in her capacity as President, said it was the appropriate thing to do under the Constitution, referring to Section 36.
Drakes said she tendered her resignation to give the new President the opportunity to make his selection.
There are seven Independent senators appointed by the President, but so far there has been no indication of any further resignations. (MB)
