Parliament of Barbados

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The Parliament of Barbados is the supreme legislative institution of the country of Barbados. The Parliament of Barbados is bicameral between the Senate ("Upper House") and House of Assembly ("Lower House"). Definition: According to section 5 of the Constitution of Barbados the Parliament of Barbados is composed of three elements.

• the Sovereign (currently Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General Sir Clifford Husbands),
• the Senate, and
• the House of Assembly.

Contents 1 See also 2 External links 2.1 About 2.2 Press coverage 2.3 Other

[edit] See also

• Constitution of Barbados
• List of Parliamentary constituencies in Barbados
• List of Speakers of the House of Assembly of Barbados
• List of Presidents of the Legislative Council of Barbados
• List of Presidents of the Senate of Barbados
• List of Barbadian Members of Parliament

[edit] External links

[edit] About

• The Parliament of Barbados - official website
• History of the Parliament of Barbados - Parliament of Barbados website

Members of Parliament/Members of the Senate 2008 can be viewed at;

[edit] Press coverage

• SAME SEATS - August 15, 2006: NationNews Barbados
• 'Right-sizing' Parliament - July 24, 2006: NationNews Barbados

[edit] Other

• Barbados Government Information Network - official website
• Constitution of Barbados

Coordinates: 13°05′49.15″N 59°36′50.11″W / 13.0969861°N 59.6139194°W / 13.0969861; -59.6139194