Dominica: PM Skerrit attends ceremonial state opening of first session 11th parliament in Grenada

Through his social media, he stated, "I was honoured to be the guest of the Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Dickon Mitchell at the Ceremonial State Opening of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament on Wednesday." 

Dominica: PM Skerrit attends ceremonial state opening of first session 11th parliament in Grenada
Dominica: PM Skerrit attends ceremonial state opening of first session 11th parliament in Grenada

Roseau, Dominica: Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica- Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, expressed pleasure to be a guest of the Prime Minister of Grenada- Dickon Mitchell, at the Ceremonial State Opening of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament. 

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, PM Skerrit became a guest of the first session of the parliament of Grenada. 

Through his social media, he stated, “I was honoured to be the guest of the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell at the Ceremonial State Opening of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament on Wednesday.” 

He further outlined the theme of the parliament session and stated that the ceremony was held under the theme ‘Transformative Development: Towards A Sustainable, Equitable And Prosperous Grenada.’

Further, the Government of Grenada also invited the public to join them for the Ceremonial Opening of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament tomorrow, August 31, 2022. The live stream and commentary will begin at 9:45 AM. 

Reportedly, the highlights of the seventh parliament session were as follows: 

  • Delivery of the Throne Speech by the Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, which outlines the Government’s transformation agenda.
  • Election of the President and Deputy President of the Senate.
  • Election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • Swearing in of Members of Parliament.

Prime Minister of Grenada- Dickon Mitchell also asked the citizens to join them in the session. Through his social media, he noted, “Fellow Grenadians, at home and abroad, It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for the Ceremonial Opening of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament tomorrow, August 31, 2022, from 10 AM AST.” 

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit was the leader of one of the member countries- Dominica of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). 

Along with that, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia- Philip J Pierre, also attended the session. He added, “Thank you, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, for hosting me at the Ceremonial State Opening of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament of Grenada. You have my support as you serve your country under the guidance of the theme for today’s ceremony, “Transformative Development: Towards A Sustainable, Equitable And Prosperous Grenada.”