Independent Senator, Sen. Anthony Vieira, SC, moved a private motion calling upon the Government to take steps toward the sustainable development of Carnival as a national cultural and economic enterprise. Debate began on the motion, with nine persons making contributions before debate was suspended.

Sen. Anthony Vieira SC [Independent Senator]

Sen. Melanie Roberts-Radgman [Opposition Senator]

Sen. Candice Jones-Simmons [Independent Senator]

Sen. Ashworth Jack [Government Senator (Temporary)]

Sen. Dr. Marlene Attzs [Independent Senator]

Sen. Janelle John-Bates [Opposition Senator]

Sen. Francis Lewis [Independent Senator]

Sen. Sophia Chote SC [Independent Senator]

Sen. Vishnu Dhanpaul [Opposition Senator]

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

Sen. Dr. Marlene Attz raised as a matter on the Motion for the adjournment of the Senate, the need for the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to outline its monetary policy directions regarding recent and proposed currency changes and its impact on small business and low-income consumers. The Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development and Minister in the Ministry of Finance responded.

Sen. Dr. Marlene Attzs [Independent Senator]

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

The Sitting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.