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In commemoration of the International Day of Democracy on September 15th each year, the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago commissioned the preparation of a paper that explains the importance of democracy, both in theory and in practice. The paper is freely available via the link below. View the paper [pdf]  

In March 2013, the Parliament launched its Schools’ Outreach Programme in the Port of Spain and environs educational district with a visit to Queen’s Royal College where the Speaker of the House, the Honourable Wade Mark, delivered a presentation on “the Role of Parliament in promoting Democracy in Trinidad and Tobago”.   This visit was …

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On Friday August 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. the Ceremonial Opening of the 4th Session of the 10th Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago took place at Tower D, Port-of-Spain International Waterfront Centre. His Excellency Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona, O.R.T.T, S.C., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addressed the members of …

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The Joint Select Committee appointed to consider and report on the Insurance Bill, 2013 is seeking written comments from the public. Learn how you can make a submission by viewing the document below. Make a Submission [550kb] View the text of the Bill View the Bill progress (3rd Session -10th Parliament)

On March 26, 2013 during initial excavation work undertaken as part of the Restoration of the Red House, a number of skeletal remains, cultural and historical artifacts were found on the site. Subsequently, a composite of material comprising human bones, fragments of animal bones, shells, pottery and other artifacts were discovered and extracted from the …

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The CARIFORUM (Caribbean Community and Dominican Republic) European Community Economic Partnership Agreement Bill, 2013 was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2013 in the name of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment. To learn more about this piece of legislation, read the document below, prepared by the Parliament Secretariat, which explains …

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The Dog Control Bill, 2013 was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2013. The Attorney General will move the second reading of the Bill when the House sits on Monday June 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. To learn more about this piece of legislation, read the document below, prepared by the Parliament …

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Please be advised that scheduled maintenance work will be carried out at Tower D on Sunday 26th May, 2013 from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. In the unlikely event that there is any loss of power, the viewing and listening audience of the Parliament Television Channel and 105.5 FM radio frequency may experience transmission problems during this period. …

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The Customs (Amendment) Bill, 2013 was passed in the House of Representatives on Friday May 10, 2013 and will be read a first time in the Senate on Tuesday May 14, 2013. To learn more about the Bill, read this Bill Essential document, which explains the legislation in detail.