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Issue #30 – Weekly Schedule of Committee Meetings (November 11-15, 2019)

The 17th National Youth Parliament takes place on Monday November 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parliament Chamber. At this year’s debate, students from throughout Trinidad and Tobago will convene to consider the topic, "Should parents be held responsible for their children’s social media activity?"   People's Choice At this year’s Youth Parliament the …

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Public Hearing Summary – JSCHRED – Friday November 1, 2019 – Boys’ Academic Performance in public Primary and Secondary School

Issue #29 – Weekly Schedule of Committee Meetings (November 4-8, 2019)

  The Joint Select Committee on Human Rights, Equality and Diversity has commenced an inquiry on Persons living in poverty and extreme poverty in Trinidad and Tobago with specific focus on vulnerable groups.  The inquiry objectives are: To identify the challenges of vulnerable groups living in poverty and extreme poverty in Trinidad and Tobago; and …

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Response to the Editor of Trinidad Guardian re: Article “Kamla to file no-confidence motion against Speaker”

Guide to Budget 2020

  The Joint Select Committee on Human Rights, Equality and Diversity has commenced an inquiry on Boys' Academic Performance in public primary and secondary education.  The inquiry objectives are: To examine the effectiveness of current provisions and policy measures that cater for the education of children with special needs in public primary and secondary schools …

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Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has issued two proclamations pertaining to the prorogation of the 4th Session of the 11th Parliament at midnight on Friday 27th September, 2019 and the Opening of the 5th Session of the 11th Republican Parliament on Wednesday 2nd October, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. …

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Public Hearing Summary – JSC SSPA – Wednesday September 18, 2019 – Prisoner Re-entry