The first order of business was to elect a Chair and Deputy Chair. Hon. Claudius Francis was elected Chair of the Committee. Mr. Ignatius Jean was elected Deputy Chair.
The Constitutional Review Committee was appointed in December 2023. It comprises 12 members, including nominees from the Government, the Opposition and civil society representatives.
The names of the Committee members are as follows:
Hon. Claudius Francis (Chairperson)
Mr Ignatius Jean (Deputy Chairperson)
Mr Everistus Jn Marie
Mr Earl Huntley
Ms Catherine Sealys
Professor Cynthia Barrow
Mr Maurice Compton
Mr Nicholas John
Mr Lenard Montoute
Ms Mary Francis
Hon. Bradley Felix
Hon. Allen Chastanet
The Committee is charged with providing advice on recommendations from the 190–point document submitted by the late Justice Suzie D’auvergne and her team in 2011.
The meeting allowed the newly elected Chair and Deputy Chair to officially engage with Committee members and commence discussions on the way forward.
The next meeting of the Committee will be in April 2024.