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 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

[edit] Press coverage

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