The Cabinet was informed by the Honourable Attorney General that a sitting of Parliament will be convened on Friday 25th July, ahead of the official commencement of the Carnival festivities. The upcoming session will address several significant matters, including the following:

a. A resolution to expunge the criminal records of individuals convicted for the possession of small quantities of cannabis (under 15 grams), and to grant official pardons to those affected.

b. A resolution aimed at clearing the records of individuals convicted under the Public Health Amendment Act during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of a broader effort to promote fairness and restorative justice.

c. A debate on the government’s decision to support the Social Security Scheme’s investment in the redevelopment of the Jolly Beach Resort, with a formal resolution expected to affirm the administration’s commitment to economic revitalization and pension sustainability.