In a significant development for the Caribbean, Americas, and the Atlantic (CAA) region, Honourable Michelle Slack-Clarke, President of the Nevis Island Assembly, has been nominated to serve on the Executive Body of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). The announcement was made during a session of the Nevis Island Assembly on September 25, 2025. Mrs. Slack-Clarke emphasized the importance of Nevis’s role within the broader Commonwealth network, stating, ‘As a law-making body in the Commonwealth, we are integral to the CPA and its regional representation.’ Her appointment positions her as one of three representatives from the CAA region, granting her authority to influence the CPA’s management and direction. This milestone precedes the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), scheduled for October 5–12, 2025, in Bridgetown, Barbados. The conference, themed ‘The Commonwealth: A Global Partner,’ will host key events, including the CPA General Assembly and specialized forums on gender-sensitive legislation, climate change, and budgeting. Mrs. Slack-Clarke’s new role follows her active participation in the 47th CPA Regional Conference of the CAA Region, held earlier in Nassau, The Bahamas. The CPA remains a cornerstone in promoting parliamentary democracy and good governance across its member states. Mrs. Slack-Clarke’s appointment is poised to elevate Nevis’s profile within the Commonwealth and amplify the region’s global influence.
Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to Serve on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Body
