CPA Parliamentary Academy
Parliament

Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda

Hon. Sir. Gerald Watt, QC, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Joint CPA Antigua and Barbuda Branch President
Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda parliament@antigua.gov.ag
Senator Hon. Alincia Williams-Grant, President of the Senate
Joint CPA Antigua and Barbuda Branch President
Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda parliament@antigua.gov.ag
Ms Alison Peters, Acting Clerk to Parliament
CPA Antigua and Barbuda Branch Secretary
Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda parliament@antigua.gov.ag

Joined the Commonwealth: 1 November 1981

CPA Branch formed: 1 January 1953

Unicameral/Bicameral: Bicameral - House of Representatives (19), Senate (17)

Parliament/Legislature website: Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda Parliament

Number of Departmental/Ministry Oversight Committees:

Names of House Management (such as Privileges or Procedure) Committees: Committee of Privileges; House Committee

Standing Orders: click here

Constitution: click here


 

Recent CPA Bilateral Programmatic Activities/News: 

In December 2020, the CPA Headquarters Secretariat welcomed two delegates, representing the CPA Antigua and Barbuda Branch, at the first ever Virtual Commonwealth Youth Parliament where participants debated a number of issues including youth unemployment and COVID-19.

Key Facts

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Population
87,884
CPA Branch Formed
01 Jan 1953
Voting Age
18
First Parliament
06 Feb 1952
Seat of Parliament
St Johns