Dear Editor,

I am a supporter of the People’s National Party who watches the Parliament closely and I am of the view that the time has come for Mark Golding to attempt to shuffle his group of appointed senators — if he can get some of them to agree to resign.

The reason is, I am disappointed by how Opposition Senators, on a Friday, are generally outflanked by their Government counterparts in terms of the substance they bring to debates.

Peter Bunting appears to be shadow boxing, but is not the worst of the lot because he has experience in various areas of society and that reflects in his contributions to debates on crucial Bills, including those concerning crime, agriculture, and finance.

Senator Damion Crawford could also bring more energy to the Opposition benches if only he was present in the Senate more often.

However, I am most disappointed in Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns, whose contributions tend to be long and bereft of any substance. I wonder if Frazer-Binns does any preparation at all before she speaks in the Senate. I generally find her contributions shallow and basic in assessing the relevant issues.

I am aware that the law, as it currently is, says the Opposition leader cannot force a senator to resign. However, it would be good if Golding could persuade Frazer-Binns, along with Janice Allen, Floyd Morris and Donna Mottley, whose best contribution is that of a cheerleader, to resign and make room for fresh blood in the Senate.

New Opposition Senators are needed to take the fight to Kamina Johnson Smith, Matthew Samuda, Kavan Gayle, Charles Sinclair, Don Wehby, and Abka Fitz-Henley, who are consistently sharp in their advocacy of Government policy as they move to pass legislation.

Bev Buchanan

beverleybuchanan1978@gmail.com