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The Seventh Meeting of the Tenth Parliament will be convened on Monday June 28 2021 at 10 a.m.

Minister with Responsibility for Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Senator the Hon. Oscar George listed some of the Bills that would be brought before Parliament on Monday.

“The Cabinet of Dominica has approved the following Bills for consideration at the Parliament: The Fiscal Responsibility Bill which intends to define a rules based fiscal responsibility framework for Dominica to guide and anchor the fiscal policy of the Government. A Bill for an Act to amend the Automatic Exchange of Financial Accounting Information Act Number 6 of 2019, And the Bill for an Act to amend the Companies Act will be introduced as part of our international commitments to open and transparently exchange tax information,” the Minister explained.

Hon. George noted that a Bill for an Act to repeal the International Business Companies Act Chapter 78:01 will also be introduced.

The Dominica Hospital Authority Bill will also be introduced as the Government of Dominic continues its efforts to develop and modernize the country’s health sector.

“Finally in keeping with Government’s commitment to transform the health sector in Dominica, the Dominica Hospital Authority Bill will be introduced to provide for the establishment of the Dominica Hospital’s Authority, the administration and management of the hospitals and health facilities,” Hon. George added.