Funding for Opposition improves democracy, says premier
The official Opposition, which is currently the People’s Progressive Movement party led by George Town North MP Joey Hew, will receive funding for an office and staff following an amendment to legislation which came into force at the start of this year.
The Parliament (Management) Amendment Bill 2026 to improve funding for Opposition leadership and constituency offices has just been gazetted. Premier André Ebanks said the bill sought to strengthen parliamentary democracy by recognising the role that Opposition has in a democracy in holding government to account. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 07, 2026 01:07 PM