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		<title>The Parliament Kids &#8220;ParlKids&#8221; Initiative &#8211; Sowing Seeds of Democracy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#x1f331; Welcome to ParlKids!- Sowing Seeds of Democracy&#160; ParlKids is a child-centered civic education initiative of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, designed to introduce primary school students to Parliament, democracy and civic responsibility in fun, meaningful and age-appropriate ways. Through interactive activities and creative opportunities, ParlKids encourages young minds to learn, participate and grow &#8230;<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="https://www.ttparliament.org/the-parliament-kids-parlkids-initiative-sowing-seeds-of-democracy/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">The Parliament Kids &#8220;ParlKids&#8221; Initiative &#8211; Sowing Seeds of Democracy</span> Read More &#187;</a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#x1f331; <strong>Welcome to ParlKids!- Sowing Seeds of Democracy</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ParlKids is a child-centered civic education initiative of the <strong>Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago</strong>, designed to introduce primary school students to Parliament, democracy and civic responsibility in fun, meaningful and age-appropriate ways.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Through interactive activities and creative opportunities, ParlKids encourages young minds to <strong>learn, participate and grow as informed citizens</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our initiatives include:<br>&#x1f4f9; UN International Day of Democracy Video Competition<br>&#x1f4da; Book Drive<br>&#x1f5f3;&#xfe0f; Mock Elections<br>&#x1f3a8; Logo Design Competition</p>



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		<title>Call for Submissions &#8211; Rotunda Gallery: Ancient Roots &#8211; The Living Culture of the First Peoples</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Call for Submissions &#8211; Beyond the Chamber: The History of the Red House</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Call for Submissions &#8211; Rotunda Gallery:  Still: Life in the Caribbean</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Address by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T at the Opening of Parliament</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 19:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Address by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the occasion of the Ceremonial Opening of the First Session of the Thirteenth Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday May 23, 2025. This address was laid as a paper in the House of Representatives &#8230;<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="https://www.ttparliament.org/address-by-her-excellency-christine-carla-kangaloo-o-r-t-t-at-the-opening-of-parliament/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Address by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T at the Opening of Parliament</span> Read More &#187;</a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Address by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the occasion of the Ceremonial Opening of the First Session of the Thirteenth Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday May 23, 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This address was laid as a paper in the House of Representatives and the Senate and forms part of the Hansard record of Friday May 23, 2025 in both Houses.</p>



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		<title>Police Service Commission Annual Report 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Laid in the House of Representatives on November 15, 2024]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Laid in the House of Representatives on November 15, 2024</p>



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		<title>Call for Submissions &#8211; International Men&#8217;s Day 2024 &#8211; Beyond Stereotypes &#8211; Men Changing the Narrative</title>
		<link>https://www.ttparliament.org/call-for-submissions-international-mens-day-2024/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Standing Finance Committee Timetable 2024-2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Call for Submissions &#8211; Timeless Traditions: Celebrating Chinese Culture and Legacy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Proclamations – Prorogation of 4th Session and Opening of 5th Session – 12th Republican Parliament</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Elcock]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 4th Session of the 12th Parliament will prorogue and the 5th Session of the 12th Parliament will commence.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 4th Session of the 12th Parliament will prorogue and the 5th Session of the 12th Parliament will commence.</p>



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