Big Agenda in the House: National Assembly to Tackle Land, Housing, and the Environment Today
The National Assembly is gearing up for a heated Tuesday sitting, with land disputes, housing woes, and environmental oversight all set to take center stage.
Among the highlights, a Private Notice Question will be directed at Minister Flavien Joubert, responsible for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment. Leader of the Opposition Sebastien Pillay is expected to press the Minister on the controversial ongoing construction at the Grand Anse Mahé Biodiversity Centre—a development that has already sparked concern among environmentalists and residents alike.
But that’s not all. The sitting will also feature two key amendment bills—details of which are still under wraps—as well as 12 oral questions aimed at Minister for Lands and Housing, signaling a deep dive into issues such as land allocation, housing shortages, and urban planning.
And just when you think it couldn’t get more intense, three motions are scheduled to follow. One of the most anticipated is a motion calling for a formal inquiry into the ownership of the historic Maison du Peuple building—a topic that has long stirred debate over transparency and heritage preservation.
With hot-button issues and high-stakes questioning on today’s docket, this sitting promises to be anything but ordinary. Stay tuned as the Assembly goes live and the political sparks begin to fly.
