Opposition members lend support to Govt

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December 10, 2025

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The Summary Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to regulate the use of fireworks, was passed in Parliament last night with full Opposition support.

A total of 38 members voted in favour of the bill, including the 11 Opposition MPs present.

Two Opposition members —Camille Robinson-Regis and Colm Imbert—were absent.

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