NINTH MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION THE THIRTEENTH ANGUILLA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY · 12 Aug 2026
Opening and prayer
Good morning. Shall we pray? All Father, in the name of Jesus, we commit to sitting in this House of Assembly into your hands. We pray for our love, Anguilla. Give our leaders wisdom concerning our economy, our youth, our family, education,…
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Confirmation of minutes - 7th meeting
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the 7th meeting of the second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Confirmation of minutes - 8th meeting
Minutes of proceedings of the Eighth Meeting of the Second Session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of allegiance
Oath of allegiance to new members, none.
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Announcements
Announcements by the direction of the speaker.
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Laying of papers
Questions, none. Government statements on recent developments, none. Papers. The Anguilla Tourist Board Estimates of Recurrent and Capital expenditure and revenue, 2026.
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Motions, Personal Explanations, Other Business, Government Business
Motions, none. Personal explanations, none. Other business. Government business.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Second Reading
A Bill for Payment System and Services Act 2026, second reading.
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Payment System and Services Bill - Second Reading
An act to modernize and strengthen the legal and regulatory framework regarding payment systems, thereby providing an environment for payment service providers that is safe, efficient, resilient, inclusive and competitive through the manage…
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Payment System and Services Bill - Committee Stage
Clause one.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clauses 2 through 11.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clause 12.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clause 13.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Section 14.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Section 15 to 16.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Section 18.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Sections 19 to 25.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Sections 26 to 71.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Title and the enacting clause.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Third Reading
An Act to modernize and strengthen the legal and regulatory framework regarding payment systems, thereby providing an environment for payment service providers that is safe, efficient, resilient, inclusive and competitive through the manage…
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Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for the Business Companies Amendment Act 2026. First reading.
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Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to provide for the replacement of criminal offenses with civil penalties for certain breaches under the Business Companies Act and for related matters.
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Limited Liability Company Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to provide for the amendment of the Limited Liability Company Act to replace criminal offenses, create civil penalties for breach of certain obligations under the Act and for related matters.
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Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026, first reading.
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Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to confer powers on the Registrar of Companies to better provide for inspection of and compliance by certain entities that are registered in Anguilla and for connected purposes.
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026, first reading.
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to provide for the replacement of criminal offenses with civil penalties for certain breaches under the Anguilla Foundation Act.
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Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026. First reading.
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Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to amend various Acts and regulations to give effect to and make consequential amendments arising from the enactment of the Trust and Corporate Services Provider Act 2024 and to provide for related and incidental purposes.
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Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026. First reading.
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Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to amend various Acts, regulations, orders and codes to give effect to and make consequential amendments arising from the enactment of the Offshore Banking Act 2024 and to provide for related and incidental matters.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Criminal Amendment Code 2026, first reading.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
An act to amend Part 14 of the Criminal Code.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
Clarify the law relating to rape. Repeal the offense of sexual assault by a husband. Remove gender specific references and adopt gender neutral language to ensure that the statutory language applies equally to all persons regardless of gend…
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Private Bills and Other Orders of the Day
Private bills, none. Other orders of the day.
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House of Assembly-Fifth Meeting of the Sceond Session of the Thirteenth HOA · 22 May 2026
Opening prayer
Good morning. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we come to you this morning recognizing your supreme authority of our lives, your supreme authority over our leaders, over this island, over this region, indeed, over this world. Father, we come t…
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Confirmation of minutes announcement
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the fourth meeting of the second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of allegiance and announcements
Oath of allegiance to new members, none. Announcements by the direction of the Speaker.
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Transition to government statements
Questions, none. Government statements and recent developments.
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Papers, Reports, Petitions - None
Papers, none. Reports from committees, none. Petitions, none.
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Transition to Other Business - Sports Act 2026 First Reading
Private members notices, none. Motions, none. Personal explanations, none. Other Business. Government business. A Bill for Sports Act 2026 first reading.
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Sports Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to provide a framework for the governance, coordination and development of organized sports in Anguilla. To establish Anguilla Sports Council to declare boat racing as a national sport. To provide for the recognition of sports organi…
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Sports Act 2026 - First Reading
To provide for matters relating to the Sports Fund and for connected purposes.
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Prison Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Prison Amendment Act 2026, first reading.
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Prison Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Prison Amendment Act 2026.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
An Act to amend the Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Act.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clauses one through 12.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
A bill for Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026, third reading.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
An Act to amend the Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Act.
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House of Assembly- Fourth Meeting of the Second Session of the Thirteenth HOA · 12 May 2026
Prayers
Heavenly Father, we lift the House of Parliament of Anguilla before you with humble hearts. The world shaken by global trials and uncertainty. A vision among nations and people. We ask for your guidance covering over this land and its leade…
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Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the third meeting of the second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of Allegiance and Announcements
Oath of allegiance to new Members, none. Announcements by the direction of the Speaker.
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Government statements and recent developments
Government statements and recent developments, none.
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Laying of Papers - Anguilla Financial Services Commission 2023 Annual Report and Accounts
Papers, The Anguilla Financial Services Commission, 2023 Annual Report and Accounts.
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Motions - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Petitions, none. Government notices, none. Private members notices, none. Motions, Motion 7 of 2026 2/13/HOA Customs Duty and tax Exemption Regulations 2026.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Other business, Government business, A bill for commercial registry and beneficial ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 first reading.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
And Act to amend the Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Act.
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Private Bills and Other Orders of the Day
Private bills none, other orders of the day.
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Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Thirteenth Assembly · 14 Apr 2026
Opening prayer
Thank you so much, Father. We give you praise today. For this is a wonderful day that you've allowed us to see in the land of the living. We thank you for the rain. We thank you Lord for these members that you have brought here, for your wo…
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Confirmation of minutes - 19th meeting, first session
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the 19th meeting of the first session of the 13th House of Assembly.
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Confirmation of minutes - 1st meeting, second session
Minutes of proceedings of the first meeting of the second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of allegiance - Acting Deputy Governor
Oath of allegiance to new members, the Honourable Deputy Governor acting.
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Announcements by the Speaker
Announcements by the direction of the speaker.
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Questions and government statements - none
Questions, none. Government statements and recent developments, none.
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Reports from committees - none
Reports from committees, none.
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Government statements and papers - none
Government statements on recent developments, none. Papers, none.
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Reports from committees and petitions - none
Reports from committees, none. Petitions, none.
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Government and private members notices - none
Government notices, none. Private members notices, none.
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Motion 3 of 2026 - Customs Exemption of Duty on Gasoline and Diesel Imports Regulations 2026
Motions. Motion 3 of 2026 2/13 HOA Approval of Customs, Exemption of duty on Gasoline and Diesel Imports. Regulations 2026.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Government legislative program
Motion 4 of 2026 2/13 HOA for the consideration of Government's legislative program for the second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Other business and orders of the day
Other business. Government business, none. Private members bills, none. Private bills, none. Other orders of the day.
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First Meeting of Second Session of Thirteenth House · 7 Apr 2026
Order of business announcements
Confirmation of minutes. None. Oath of allegiance to new members. None Announcements by the direction of the Speaker.
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Order of business announcements
Questions, None. Government statements and recent developments, None.
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Order of business announcements
Reports from committees, None.
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Order of business announcements and Motions
Private Members Notices, None. Motions, Motion 1 of 2026 2/13 HOA for the suspension of Rule 13 of the House of Assembly Procedure Rules.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - First Reading
Personal explanations, None. Other business. Government business. A bill for Customs Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty Act 2026 first reading.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - First Reading
An act to provide for a temporary modification of the valuation of imported goods for the purpose of assessing import duty at ad valorem rates and for related matters.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - Second Reading
A bill for Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation of Import Duty) Act, 2026 second reading.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
An Act to provide for Temporary Modification of the Valuation of Imported Goods for the purpose of assessing import duty at ad valorem rates, and for related matters.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
Clauses 1 through 5.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
The title and the enacting clause.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Third Reading
A Bill for Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Act, 2026 third reading.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Third Reading
An Act to provide for Temporary Modification of the valuation of Imported Goods for the purpose of assessing import duty at ad valorem rates, and for related matters
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Other orders of the day
Private Members Bills. None. Private Bills. None. Other orders of the day.
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Nineteenth Meeting of the First Session of the Thirteenth Anguilla House of Assembly, 2026 · 4 Mar 2026
Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the 18th Meeting of the First Session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of Allegiance and Announcements
Oath of allegiance to new members, none. Announcements by the direction of the Speaker.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Questions, none. Government statements on recent developments, none. Papers, none. Reports from committees, none. Petitions, none. Government notices, none. Private members notices, none. Motions, none. Personal explanations, none. Other Bu…
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clauses 1 to 8.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
The title and the enacting clause.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
A bill for Social Security Amendment Act 2026, third reading.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Second Reading
A bill for Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026, second reading.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 1-7
Schedules one through to seven, clauses one to seven.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 8-20
Clauses 8 to 20.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 21-34
Clauses 21 to 34.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Schedule
The schedule.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Title and Enacting Clause
The title and the enacting clause.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026, third reading.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026, third reading.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
An Act to enable the creation of Astra Trusts for the purpose of making special provisions in respect of trust for charitable and non-charitable purposes and in respect of trust of shares in companies. To prohibit trustees from intervening …
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Order of Business Announcements
Private members bills, none. Private bills none. Other orders of the day.
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Eighteenth Meeting of the First Session of Thirteenth Assembly · 3 Mar 2026
prayers
Good morning. Let us pray, our Father, we thank you for this day you have given us. Health and strength we thank you for the opportunity of service to your people. Grant us wisdom to make just and courageous decisions for the good of this n…
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confirmation of minutes
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the 17th meeting of the first session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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oath of allegiance
Oath of allegiance to new members, the Honourable Deputy Governor acting.
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announcements
Announcements by the direction of the speaker.
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government statements and papers
Government statements and recent developments, none. Papers, none.
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committee reports, petitions, notices, and motions
Reports from committees, none. Petitions, none. Government notices, none. Private members notices, none. Motions Motion 4 of 2026 1/13/HOA. Customs duty and tax exemption Motion 4 of 2026 1/13 HOA Regulations 2026.
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations - introduction
Motion 5 of 2026 -1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations, 2026.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Personal explanations, none. Other business. Government business. A bill for Social Security Amendment Act 2026 first reading.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to amend the process for the appointment and removal of the Director and to provide for related matters.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026, first reading.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to enable the creation of Astra Trust for the purpose of making special provision in respect of trust for charitable and non-charitable purposes and in respect of trust of shares in companies, to prohibit trustees from intervening in…
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Other Orders of the Day
Private members bills, none. Private bills, none. Other orders of the day.
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Sixteenth Meeting of the First Session of Thirteenth Assembly · 24 Feb 2026
Opening and prayer
Good afternoon everyone. Heavenly Father, you reign supreme over the universe. You know and understand the thoughts of human beings which you have created in your image and likeness. You know our down sitting and our uprising. You are acqua…
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Confirmation of minutes
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the 15th, Meeting of the first session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of allegiance
Oath of allegiance to new members, none.
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Announcements
Announcements by the direction of the speaker.
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Government statements and papers
Government statements and recent developments, none. Papers, none.
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026.
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Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026 - First Reading
A bill for Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026, first reading.
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Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026 - First Reading
An Act to amend the Department of Water Services Act, 2024.
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Other orders of the day
Private members bills, none. Private bills, none. Other orders of the day.
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Fifteenth Meeting of the First Session of Thirteenth Assembly · 10 Feb 2026
Confirmation of minutes
Confirmation of minutes. Minutes of Proceedings of the 13th Meeting of the First Session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of allegiance and announcements
Oath of allegiance to new members. None. Announcements by the direction of the Speaker.
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Questions to ministers
Questions. The Honourable Member for North Hill asked the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Order of Business transitions: Government statements, Papers, Reports from committees, Petitions, Government notices, Private members notices, Motions
Government statements and recent developments. None. Papers. None. Reports from committees None. Petitions None. Government notices None. Private members notices None. Motions- Motion 1 of 2026-1/13/HOA. Customs duty and tax exemption motio…
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Order of Business Announcements and Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Beth Slips Act 2025 - Bill Introduction
Personal explanations, none. Other business. Government business; A Bill for Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Beth Slips Act 2025.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Clauses one through nine.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Schedule 1.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Schedule 2.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
The title.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
The enacting clause.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Third Reading
Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2025, third reading.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026 - Explanatory Note
The purpose of this Act is to establish a legislative framework to provide for the registration of berth slips in Port Nimara Marina and to provide for related matters.
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Other Orders of the Day
Private members Bills None. Private bills None. Other Orders of the day.
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Fourteeth Meeting of the First Session of the Thirteeth Anguilla House of Assembly · 13 Jan 2026
Confirmation of Minutes
Thank you. Good morning, confirmation of minutes. Minutes of proceedings of the 13th meeting of the first session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Oath of Allegiance - Attorney General
Oath of allegiance to new Members. Honourable Attorney General.
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Order of Business Announcements and Introduction of Port Nimara Marina Anguilla (Berth Slips) Act, 2025 - Second Reading
Government Statements on Recent Developments: None. Papers: None. Reports from Committees: None. Petitions: None. Government Notices: None. Private Members’ Notices: None. Motions: None. Personal Explanations: None. Other Business: Governme…
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act, 2025 - Second Reading
Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act, 2025, the purpose of this Act is to establish a legislative framework to provide for the registration of berth slips in Port Nimara Marina and to provide for related matters.
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Order of Business Announcements - Private Members Bills, Private Bills, Other Orders of the Day
Private Members Bills, none. Private Bills? None. Other orders of the day.
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Thirteenth Meeting of The First Session The Thirteenth Anguilla House of Assembly · 16 Dec 2025
Prayers
Our Heavenly Father, Lord, thank you for your goodness, thank you for your grace towards us. Lord, as we start this House of Assembly meeting, I pray that you will have your way. Lord, bless the Members of this House. Thank you for the busi…
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Oath of Allegiance
His Majesty, King Charles the Third, His Heirs and successors according to the law, so help me God.
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Announcements
Announcements by the direction of the speaker.
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Order of business transitions and Port Nimara Marina Bill introduction
Other business. Government business. A bill for Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2025, first reading.
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Port Nimara Marina Bill - First Reading
The purpose of this Act is to establish a legislative framework to provide for the registration of berth slips in Port Nimara Marina and to provide for related matters.
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Other Orders of the Day and Christmas Greetings
Private Member's bills, none. Private Bills, none. Other orders of the day. Members, Christmas greetings.
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Government Statements
Government Statements on Recent Developments, none.
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