Time For Radical Constitutional Reforms In Parliament, Says Malahoo-Forte
Published: Wednesday May 7, 2014 | 10:30 am0 Comments
Marlene Malahoo-Forte - File
Marlene Malahoo-Forte - File
Jovan Johnson, Gleaner Writer
KINGSTON, Jamaica:
Opposition Senator Marlene Malahoo-Forte says the time has come for radical constitutional reforms in the operations of the Parliament, which may include having an elected Senate.
Currently, the 21-members of Jamaica's Upper House are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=52729
Under the Constitution, the Senate has no power to amend money bills, such as the Appropriations Act, setting out the Budget.
Published: Wednesday May 7, 2014 | 10:30 am0 Comments
Marlene Malahoo-Forte - File
Marlene Malahoo-Forte - File
Jovan Johnson, Gleaner Writer
KINGSTON, Jamaica:
Opposition Senator Marlene Malahoo-Forte says the time has come for radical constitutional reforms in the operations of the Parliament, which may include having an elected Senate.
Currently, the 21-members of Jamaica's Upper House are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=52729
Under the Constitution, the Senate has no power to amend money bills, such as the Appropriations Act, setting out the Budget.
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