Caribbean Times 96th Issue - Monday 13th February 2017

Monday 13th February 2017 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 9
Senator Lake to make her
debut presentation Wednesday
By Joanna Paris
Newly appointed Government Senator,
Aziza Lake, will make her debut presentation
in the Upper House of Parliament
when the body meets this coming
Wednesday. The Senators will begin their
debate on the 2017 Budget, which was
debated and passed in the Lower House
a little over a week ago.
Senator Lake was conferred with
her instruments of appointment during a
brief ceremony which took place at Government
House last Friday. Governor
General, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams
congratulated Senator Lake on her
appointment and encouraged her to make
the best of her appointment to serve the
people of Antigua and Barbuda.
Senator Aziza Lake, left, and Governor
General Sir Rodney Williams
“This gives you another opportunity
to make an impact in terms of how things
are done and run in our country. I want
to say to you that you must use your wisest
council at all times and do not allow
anyone to persuade you unnecessarily.
We expect you to carry out your duties
without fear of favour, without malice
or ill will and we would hope that you
will be objective in what you do and not
subjective, also to be professional and not
personal.
Senator Lake pledged to do her best
as she seeks to play a meaningful role in
the further advancement of Antigua and
Barbuda.
“I would like to say that I am indeed
humbled by the decision of the government
to appoint me to the Upper House
of Parliament. I will do my endeavoured
best to make decisions that are in the best
interest of Antigua and Barbuda”, she
said after receiving her instruments.