The Planning and Facilitation of Development Bill, 2013 was introduced in the Senate on Sept 23, 2013 in the name of the Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development. The Bill is to be debated in the Senate on Tuesday January 14, 2014. To learn more about this piece of legislation, read the document below, prepared …
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INVITATION FOR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Inquiry into the administration and operations of the Government Human Resources Services Company Limited (GHRS) The Joint Select Committee of Parliament on Ministries (Group 2), and on the Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises falling under their purview, proposes to commence an inquiry into the administration and operations of the Government Human …
THE INSURANCE (No.2) BILL, 2013INVITATION FOR WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS A Joint Select Committee of Parliament has been established to consider and report on the Insurance (No.2) Bill, 2013. The Bill seeks, inter alia, to: provide a new regulatory framework for the insurance industry continue to provide for the regulation of privately administered pension fund plans …
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The Libel and Defamation (Amendment) Bill, 2013 was introduced in the House of Representatives on Sept 6, by The Attorney General. To learn more about this piece of legislation, read the document below, prepared by the Parliament Secretariat, which explains the Bill in detail. Follow the second link to access the text of the Bill. …
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The Bail Amendment Bill, 2013 was introduced in the House of Representatives on Nov 13, 2013. The Attorney General is expected to move the second reading of the Bill on December 6, 2013. To learn more about this piece of legislation, read the document below, prepared by the Parliament Secretariat, which explains the Bill in …
(Update: The closing date is now November 29, 2013) Applications are welcome from suitably qualified individuals to work as a consultant (on a short-term basis) with the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee appointed to consider insurance legislation. Details about the consultancy can be found via the PDF link below. Terms of Reference – Short Term Consultancy …
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In commemoration of the International Day of Democracy on September 15th each year, the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago commissioned the preparation of a paper that explains the importance of democracy, both in theory and in practice. The paper is freely available via the link below. View the paper [pdf]
In March 2013, the Parliament launched its Schools’ Outreach Programme in the Port of Spain and environs educational district with a visit to Queen’s Royal College where the Speaker of the House, the Honourable Wade Mark, delivered a presentation on “the Role of Parliament in promoting Democracy in Trinidad and Tobago”. This visit was …
On Friday August 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. the Ceremonial Opening of the 4th Session of the 10th Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago took place at Tower D, Port-of-Spain International Waterfront Centre. His Excellency Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona, O.R.T.T, S.C., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addressed the members of …
The Joint Select Committee appointed to consider and report on the Insurance Bill, 2013 is seeking written comments from the public. Learn how you can make a submission by viewing the document below. Make a Submission [550kb] View the text of the Bill View the Bill progress (3rd Session -10th Parliament)
