Parliament of Barbados
bicameral legislature of Barbados
The Parliament of Barbados is the national legislature of Barbados. The Parliament is bicameral, meaning there are 2 houses.[1] The Senate is the Upper house. The House of Assembly is the Lower house. Parliament is in the national capital Bridgetown in Saint Michael.
The Parliament of Barbados | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 51 (21 Senators, 30 MPs) |
Political groups | Democratic Labour Party - DLP Barbados Labour Party - BLP 7 non-affiliated peers |
| Meeting place | |
| The Public Buildings | |
| Website | |
| http://www.barbadosparliament.com/ | |
Senate change
The Senate is made up of twenty-one Senators and The Queen. The Queen is represented by the Governor-General. Senators are appointed. The term is 5 years.
House of Assembly change
The House has thirty Members of Parliament (MPs). There is also the Honourable Speaker of the House. Members of the House are elected. The term is 5 years. The next election is due to be scheduled by January 2013.
References change
- ↑ "Legislative Chambers: Unicameral or Bicameral?". Democratic Governance. United Nations Development Programme. Archived from the original on 27 December 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
