Leave of absence was granted to Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, from today’s Sitting of the House.

Hon. Jagdeo Singh [Speaker of the House]

Two questions were listed on the Order Paper under Prime Minister’s Question Time. These questions were deferred to the next Sitting.

Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

One Question on Notice was listed for oral answer on the Order Paper. The question was answered.

Mr. Hans Des Vignes, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Michelle Benjamin, MP [Minister of Culture and Community Development]

The Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Sen. the Hon. Professor Prakash Persad, made a statement on the award of national scholarships based on the results of the 2025 CAPE Results.

Sen. the Hon. Prof. Prakash Persad [Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training]

The Bail (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the name of the Attorney General.

The Member for Laventille West, Mr. Kareem Marcelle, moved a private motion asking the House to take note of the socio-economic impact of increased unemployment in communities and to provide adequate and meaningful social relief measures. Debate began on the motion. Five members contributed before the adjournment of the House.

Mr. Kareem Marcelle, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]

Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Clyde Elder, MP [Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities]

Mr. Dominic Romain, MP [Opposition Member]

Hon. Vandana Mohit, MP [Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services]

The Sitting concluded at 6:01 p.m.