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Constitutional Reform Still Of Public Interest
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There is still a good deal of public interest in the constitutional and electoral reform process, even as the seventh draft report is being taken around the island for discussion.
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Justice Mitchell flanked by Rev. Weekes and Chanelle Petty-Barrett, answers a question
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The latest public meeting, called by the Commission, headed by its Chairman, retired High Court Judge Justice Don Mitchell CBE, QC, was held at the Stoney Ground Primary School on Monday evening, August 21. Those who explained various matters in the draft report and answered questions were Mr. Mitchell and two of the members Channelle Petty-Barrett and Reverend Cecil Weekes.
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Participants at the meeting
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Although there were a small number of persons in attendance, it was nevertheless an intense and interesting meeting with much feedback from the floor on a variety of points.
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Keen listeners at constitutional meeting
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The chapter of the draft report dealing with the House of Assembly attracted much discussion. The Commission has recommended that the House of Assembly should be increased to 13 elected representatives – instead of the present seven. The recommendation calls for a system where there are nine constituencies and four members elected at large, to accommodate the recommended number of 13 elected representatives. It means that there would be no need for the two nominated positions in the House of Assembly.