Proclamations – Prorogation of 3rd Session and Opening of 4th Session – 12th Republican Parliament
Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has issued Proclamations declaring the dates and times at which the 3rd Session of the 12th Parliament will prorogue and the 4th Session of the 12th Parliament will commence.
Call for Submissions – JSC National Security – Criminal Justice System in Trinidad and Tobago
The Joint Select Committee on National Security is inviting comments related to its inquiry into the Criminal Justice System in Trinidad and Tobago to determine strategies to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness. Essentially, the Committee will consider: The components of an effective Criminal Justice System and how they are interrelated; The primary challenges faced at …
I speak for peace campaign
#ispeakforpeace Parliament campaign to encourage citizens to share ideas of peace via social media Given the recent trends of increased violence in our society and indeed throughout the world, the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago wishes to change the narrative by using social media to encourage citizens to commit to peace. The Commonwealth Theme for …
The Ombudsman
The Constitution provides for an Ombudsman who is an officer of the Parliament and who is required to hold no other office of emolument nor engage in any occupation for reward than the duties of his office. The Ombudsman is appointed by the President after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the …