Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen has appointed a new clerk, to the Houses of Parliament.

Colleen Lowe, attorney-at-law and former deputy clerk assumes her new role on Monday.

Ms. Lowe replaces Valrie Curtis, who served the parliament for almost three decades in various capacities and proceeded on retirement effective April 6.

Ms. Lowe brings a wealth of legal experience and expertise to the role of providing high level support to the functioning of the Houses of Parliament, essentially upholding the integrity of its proceedings.