The Governor-General summons Parliament, brings its session to an end by prorogation, and formally assents to every bill before it can become law.

All Senators are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister of Grenada and the Leader of the Opposition.

The House of Representatives has 16 members: 15 elected for a five-year term in single-seat constituencies, and a speaker.

The NDC’s majority of 9 from the 2022 election was increased following the defection of one NNP member of parliament in May 2023.

The House of Representatives is the focal point of parliamentary activity and public attention, the grand forum of the nation, where major national and international issues are debated; where the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition may be seen in regular confrontation; where Cabinet Ministers defend the policies and conduct of their departments; where the nation’s business in freely and openly transacted, all that is said and done being faithfully recorded.

The power to dissolve Parliament is a royal prerogative exercised by the Governor General, normally on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The remaining 3 seats are held by independents representing the labour movement, farmers and fishers, and the business community.

Prior to the building’s opening in 2018 it had met in the Grenada Trade Centre since 2004, following the destruction of York House by Hurricane Ivan.