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HoA Speaker leading 4-member VI delegation in Canada

- @ annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax
Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, Mrs Corine N. George-Massicote, right, is leading a four-member delegation to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Canada. Territorial At-Large Member and Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, and Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles, 3rd from right; Clerk of the House Ms Phyllis Evans, 2nd from left, and Senior Executive Officer Mrs Myrna Lennard-Penn, left. Photo: GIS
Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, Mrs Corine N. George-Massicote. Photo: GIS
Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, Mrs Corine N. George-Massicote. Photo: GIS
HALIFAX, Canada- Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, Mrs Corine N. George-Massicote is leading a four-member delegation to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Canada.

Mrs George-Massicote is accompanied by Territorial At-Large Member and Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, and Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles; Clerk of the House Ms Phyllis Evans and Senior Executive Officer Mrs Myrna Lennard-Penn at the 65th Parliamentary Conference being hosted by the  Canadian Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).

This year’s conference is being held from August 20 to 26 under the theme, “Inclusive, Accessible and Strong Parliaments: The Cornerstone of Democracy and Essential for Development.”

Over 500 persons attending CPC

According to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS) today, August 23, 2022, the CPA flagship event is its Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) and is said to be the largest gathering of over 500 parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, and decision-makers from across the Commonwealth who come together to discuss and debate critical global political issues and developments.

There will be a number of conferences and meetings during this year’s conference, including the 38th Small Branches Conference; the Seventh (7th) Triennial Commonwealth Women Parliamentarian (CWP) Conference; The CPA Executive Committee Meetings; The Commonwealth Parliamentary with Disabilities Meetings; and the 56th Society of Clerks at the Table General Meeting.    

The CPA’s annual conference offers the opportunity for members to benefit from networking, professional development, supportive learning, and the sharing of best practices with colleagues from Commonwealth parliaments and the participation of leading international organisations.   

The CPA promotes its democratic deepening objectives through annual Commonwealth Parliamentary conferences, regional conferences, Parliamentary seminars and workshops, Parliamentary symposiums, Parliamentary publications, and inter-parliamentary visits.   

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is divided into nine commonwealth geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, British Islands and Mediterranean, Canada, India, Pacific, South-East Asia, and the Caribbean, America and Atlantic. 

19 Responses to “HoA Speaker leading 4-member VI delegation in Canada”

  • pat (23/08/2022, 23:00) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    Women power
  • Genda Bias. (24/08/2022, 01:56) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
    There is no male in the mix. Why? Imagine if this were 3 male you would heard the BADASS Pasay loud and upset ..Mix the thing up. Give our young guys the tools and training also.
    • @Gender Bias (25/08/2022, 12:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      please!!! The women in the photo are travelling because of their positions, not because of their gender. If the Minister of Health is to attend a meeting, should we send his PS because she is a woman and women need to be in the mix?
  • WHAT!!! (24/08/2022, 06:32) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    Every week some group off to somewhere. Where is all the money coming from to send the government ministers and public officials traveling and staying in hotels? Oh, I know must be our tax money. I’m sure they all don’t fly economy and stay in cheap motels. Our government never heard of zoom meetings.
    • @ what (24/08/2022, 07:55) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      stop worrying my friend because those bills will be paid from the drug money
  • Curious (24/08/2022, 06:49) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is the annual budget allocation for travel expenses for govt? I’m sure these conferences are beneficial but seems like all I read these days is about some govt officials off on some trip somewhere.
  • Just saying (24/08/2022, 07:38) Like (9) Dislike (39) Reply
    The speaker big mistake is what she did to Andrew. She seems to be on a power trip she has killed her legacy
  • FEO GOMEZ (24/08/2022, 07:44) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    Wow Megan the Stallion in the front.
  • The watchdog (24/08/2022, 08:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You go ladies
  • ExClerk (24/08/2022, 11:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Halifax, Nova Scotia is a beautiful place. Been there many years ago
  • Hmm (24/08/2022, 12:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok so why is a senior executive officer on this trip?
    • .......... (25/08/2022, 17:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I was wondering the same thing. Especially when funds are low.
  • Busy doing government contracts (24/08/2022, 12:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why Sheep isn't there?
  • What Going On?! (24/08/2022, 12:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Looking good Smyrnoff!!!!
  • staff (24/08/2022, 14:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Clerk got all the power now
  • Education concern (24/08/2022, 14:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    During the height of covid, it was proven that virtual meetings were effective.

    We now have schools that need to be repaired and even rebuilt, while funds are going into unneccessary travel. Can the travel budget be realocated to education please? The globe trotting has started up again and every head of department will find a reason for a trip on goverment's back.


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