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During the period 13 – 15 September 2012, Senator the Hon. Timothy Hamel-Smith, President of the Senate attended the World e-Parliament 2012 Conference which was co-organized by the United Nations and the Inter-Parliamentary Union, through the Global Centre for ICT in Parliament and hosted by the Chamber of Deputies (the Parliament) of Italy. To mark …

An Address delivered by Senator the Hon. Timothy Hamel-Smith, President of the Senate, at the E-Parliament Conference 2012, (Italy) in celebration of the International Day of Democracy on Saturday 15th September, 2012. Read More »

On Saturday 15 September, 2012, Senator the Hon. Timothy Hamel-Smith, President of the Senate will participate in a plenary session on the observation of the International Day of Democracy.  This forms part of celebrations by participants at the World e-Parliament Conference 2012 which is currently taking place at the Chamber of Deputies, Italy. Persons can …

President of the Senate, Sen. The Hon. Timothy Hamel-Smith to address international assembly at World e-Parliament 2012 conference Read More »

On 15 September, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and parliaments around the world celebrate the International Day of Democracy, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. In establishing the International Day of Democracy, the United Nations noted that "while democracies share common features, there is no single model of democracy" and that "democracy does not …

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How to pass Social Studies in under 45mins? Challenge Accepted! What happens when you invite a group of bright young 4th form school students into Parliament and put the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate in the hot seat? For those who believe “absolutely nothing”, sorry to say you’re so wrong! …

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On Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. His Excellency Prof. George Maxwell Richards, TC, CMT, Ph.D, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will officially launch a publication of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago entitled: Evolution of a Nation: Trinidad and Tobago at 50 in the J. Hamilton-Maurice Room of the Parliament, …

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On Wednesday July 11, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. the Third Session of the 10th Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will commence with a Ceremonial Opening at the current home of the Parliament, Tower D of the Port-of-Spain International Waterfront Centre. On this occasion, His Excellency Prof. George Maxwell Richards, TC, CMT, Ph.D, …

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On June 22, 2012 the Prime Minister announced a reshuffle of Cabinet positions. The following is the list of portfolios announced during the Prime Minister's press conference. Please note that this list is subject to change upon receipt of the official documentation. Hon. Jack Warner, MP    –    Minister of National Security Hon. Collin Partap, MP    …

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PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO VACANCIES – [CLOSED] Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant contract positions in the Corporate Communications Department, Office of the Parliament: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SPECIALIST Job Summary:  The IT Specialist is responsible for the management of the Information Technology (IT) functionality of …

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Changes to Land Registration… to come soon… The Registration of Titles to Land (Amendment) Bill, 2012 was introduced in the Senate on 6 March, 2012 by Senator the Honourable Emmanuel George, Minister of Public Utilities.   The full text of the Bill is available in PDF format on this website, you can download it via …

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The Joint Select Committee established to inquire into and report to Parliament on Ministries (Group 1), and on the Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises falling under their purview has commenced an inquiry into the administration and operations of the National Carnival Commission (NCC) and related matters for the period 2010/2011. The Committee will be considering …

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