Eight Members of Parliament and seven Senators were officially sworn in today during a ceremony at State House.
The oath of office was administered by President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, in the presence of Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and other officials.
A new Parliamentary terms starts tomorrow with the official opening ceremony, following the recent general elections.
President Bostic congratulated all members, noting that serving in Parliament was demanding and required selfless commitment.
“It is very hard work, very tough, very demanding. It is selfless service, but it is a service that we, all of us who are here, should be willing to do,” he said.
He urged MPs and senators to perform their duties diligently and uphold the interests of the nation.
Following the President’s remarks, Prime Minister Mottley addressed the new members, describing the term as “exciting” and highlighting the role of parliamentary standing committees.
“I look forward to building on the innovation in the standing committees and ensuring they not only address legislation but mid-issues that may be of importance to the country,” she said.
She stressed the importance of citizen engagement in matters relating to economic, social, and environmental issues, and encouraged younger parliamentarians to familiarise themselves with Hansard reports dating back to 1946 to learn from previous generations.
President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and members of the Cabinet (from left): Roshanna Trim, John King, Ramon Alleyne, Janelle Odle, Reginald Farley, Deputy President The Most Honourable Elizabeth Thompson, and Kamisha Benjamin.
