Madam Speaker, before I begin, I must first give thanks to the good people of Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador. It is the honour of my life to represent you in this House. Every time I rise in this Chamber, I carry your voice with me. And I am proud, always, to be your Member of Parliament. With that, I rise in support of the Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill, 2026.
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The Act on the Welfare of the Rights of the Elderly sets out the persons charged with the expenses of the elderly. In this regard, the Act stipulates that the costs of care shall be the property of the elderly if he or she has sufficient money.