Forty papers were laid. See Order Paper.

One report was presented. See Order Paper for details.

Two urgent questions were posed and answered.

Six questions qualified for oral answer. All questions were answered.

The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, moved the second reading of The Base Erosion and Profit-Shifting Inclusive Framework (Country-by-Country) Reporting Bill, 2023. Ten senators contributed to the debate before the wind up by the Minister of Finance. The bill was then committed to a Committee of the Whole Senate for consideration clause by clause. The bill was approved with amendments. The bill was read a third time and passed.

Sen. Paul Richards raised a matter on the adjournment namely the need for the Government to update the laws, regulations and policies regarding ‘Protection Orders’ to ensure more effective protection for women. The Minister of National Security, Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, MP, responded.

Sen. Wade Mark raised a matter on the adjournment namely the need for an independent investigation into the recent oil spill in Tobago waters, negatively impacting the coastlines of Tobago and its tourism product. The Minister of Works and Transport, Sen. the Hon. Rohan Sinanan, responded.

The Sitting concluded at 8:13 p.m.