Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
13TH REPUBLICAN PARLIAMENT: 2ND SESSION
SECURITIES CHANGES TO COME SOON…. The Securities Bill, 2012 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Senator the Honourable Larry Howai, Minister of Finance and the Economy on November 7th 2012. The Bill consists of one hundred and seventy-eight (178) clauses. What is the purpose of the Bill? The Securities Bill, 2012 seeks to …
LIMITATION ON RECOVERY OF STATE LANDS COMING SOON The State Suits Limitation Bill, 2012 was introduced and read a first time in the House of Representatives on Wednesday November 7, 2012. What is a Suit? A suit in law is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a claimant, a party …
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Below is a list of recent Parliamentary activities attended by Members of Parliament. Parliamentary Activities 1. 127th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related Meetings. Quebec City, Canada, October 21-26, 2012. Member: Mrs. Nela Khan – Deputy Speaker, Member for Princes Town. Since the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Canada has had the …
Changes to registration of births to come soon… The Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2012 seeks to amend the Births and Deaths Registration Act, Chap. 44:01. The amendments will change the process of the registration of births only. Section 16 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, Chap. 44:01 Act stipulates that it is …
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MARRIAGE LICENCES CHANGES…. On October 10, 2012, the Minister of Legal Affairs introduced the Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2012 to make amendments to the Marriage Act Chapter 45:01. What is the purpose of the Bill? The Marriage (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the Marriage Act Chapter 45:01 by transferring the powers with respect to the issue …
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Trinidad and Tobago is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, including oil and natural gas. These resources are finite and will not last forever. Shouldn’t all citizens, especially our young people, have a say in how our leaders and government manage them? The Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago is providing that opportunity. Tune in …
Debate on the Appropriation (Financial Year – 2013) Bill, 2012 begins at 10 a.m. on Friday 5th October 2012 with the response by the Leader of the Opposition. Viewers can follow LIVE coverage of the proceedings on the Parliament Channel (cable channel 11), radio frequency 105.5 FM or via our LIVE web stream.
Senator the Honourable Larry Howai, Minister of Finance and the Economy, presented the Budget for fiscal 2013 in the House of Representatives on Monday October 1, 2012. Following his contribution, the Ministry of Finance placed online electronic copies of all budget documents. Visit www.finance.gov.tt to access the budget documents.
On Monday 1st October 2012 at 1.30pm, Senator the Honourable Larry Howai, Minister of Finance and the Economy will deliver the 2012/2013 Budget Presentation from the Parliament Chamber, at Tower D, the Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre, Wrightson Road. This would be Minister Howai’s maiden Budget Presentation following his appointment as Minister of Finance …
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO…A Nation at the crossroads As we celebrate Republic Day it is a time to take stock. At this juncture we must ask ourselves where we are and what we have achieved after 50 years of Independence. We have much to be thankful for. We have been blessed in so many ways. No …
