Leave of absence was granted to Sen. Courtney Mc Nish, who is ill. Ms. Zola Phillips was appointed temporary senator in his place.

Sen. the Hon. Wade Mark [President of the Senate]

The Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco) Bill, 2026 was brought from the House of Representatives in the name of the Attorney General, who moved that the next stage of the bill be taken on Tuesday 6 October, 2026.

Sen. the Hon. John Jeremie SC [Attorney General]

Four papers were laid. See Order Paper for details.

Sen. the Hon. Dr. Kennedy Swaratsingh [Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development and Minister in the Ministry of Finance]

Four questions qualified for oral answer. See Order Paper. All questions were answered.

Sen. Melanie Roberts-Radgman [Opposition Senator]

Hon. Roger Alexander, MP [Minister of Homeland Security]

Sen. Dr. Marlene Attzs [Independent Senator]

The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Sen. the Hon. Eli Zakour, made a statement on the achievements and ongoing developments in Trinidad and Tobago’s Civil Aviation sector.

Sen. the Hon. Eli Zakour [Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation]

The Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Sen. the Hon. Kennedy Swaratsingh, moved a motion to approve the Gambling (Gaming and Betting) (Remote Gambling) Order, 2026. Debate began on the motion. Two senators contributed to the debate before the wind up by the Minister in the Ministry of Finance. The motion was approved.

Sen. the Hon. Dr. Kennedy Swaratsingh [Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development and Minister in the Ministry of Finance]

Sen. Faris Al-Rawi SC [Opposition Senator]

Sen. Dr. Desirée Murray [Independent Senator]

The sitting concluded at 12:32 p.m.