Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “Council” means the Nurses and Midwives Council established by section 3 of Act; “Council for Human and Social Development” means the body of The Caribbean Community established by that name; “Minister” means the Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for Health; “nurse” means a person who has completed a programme of basic generalised nursing education from a recognised school of nursing and is authorised by the appropriate regulatory authority to practise nursing in his country and includes a professional nurse, a nurse with expanded roles, or a practical “register” means the register maintained by the Council under section 4 (1) of this section; “Registrar” means the Registrar of the Council appointed under section 6 of this Act. 5