Senate of Antigua and Barbuda

Senate of Antigua and Barbuda

The Senate is the Upper House of Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. It consists of 17 members appointed by the Governor General. Ten Members are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, four on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, one on the advice of the Barbuda Council, one resident of Barbuda on the advice of the Prime Minister, and one at the Governor General's discretion.

The current President of the Senate is Hazelyn Francis, with McKenzie Morris Frank serving as Vice President.


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