Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley has supported the removing of Neil Rowe from his function because the deputy speaker of the Parliament.
The choice, she defined, will enable Rowe to handle a authorized matter at the moment earlier than the Excessive Court docket.
Dealing with trial over allegations
Final September, Justice of the Peace Deidre McKenna dominated that Mr. Rowe ought to stand trial within the Excessive Court docket.
The cost in opposition to him alleges that in September 2022, he engaged in sexual activity with a girl with out her consent, or was reckless as as to if she consented.
Unanimous resolution by the ruling Barbados Labour Social gathering
The ruling Barbados Labour Social gathering, which instructions all 30 seats within the Parliament, convened yesterday to deliberate on the matter.
Throughout the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Authorities Enterprise, Santia Bradshaw, tabled a movement to revoke Mr. Rowe’s appointment as deputy speaker.
The movement was handed unanimously, leading to Neil Rowe’s removing from his place.
