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NO. 97
1373
APPOINTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, in exercise of the power vested in him by
section 76(1) (a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed D R . KEITH CHRISTOPHER
ROWLEY, M.P., as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with effect from 8th September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
9th September, 2015.
1374
APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of subsection (3) of section 76 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has
appointed the following Ministers, with effect from 9th September, 2015:
MR. FARIS AL-RAWI, M.P.
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) EDMUND ERNEST DILLON, M.P.
9th September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
1375
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of subsection (3) of section 76 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has
appointed the following Ministers, with effect from 11th September, 2015:
MR. CLARENCE RAMBHARAT
MR. MAXIE CUFFIE, M.P.
MS NYLAN GADSBY-DOLLY, M.P.
MR. ANTHONY GARCIA, M.P.
MS NICOLE OLIVIERRE, M.P.
MR. COLM IMBERT, M.P.
MR. DENNIS MOSES
MR. TERRENCE DEYALSINGH, M.P.
MS MARLENE MC DONALD, M.P.
MS JENNIFER BAPTISTE-PRIMUS
MRS. CAMILLE ROBINSON-REGIS, M.P.
MR. RANDALL MITCHELL, M.P.
BRIGADIER GENERAL (RETIRED) ANCIL ANTOINE, M.P.
MR. FRANKLIN KHAN
MRS. CHERRIE-ANN CRICHLOW-COCKBURN, M.P.
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1375–CONTINUED
APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS–CONTINUED
MR. DARRYL SMITH, M.P.
MS SHAMFA CUDJOE, M.P.
MRS. PAULA GOPEE-SCOON
MR. FITZGERALD ETHELBERT HINDS, M.P.
MR. STUART YOUNG, M.P.
MRS. AYANNA WEBSTER-ROY, M.P.
1376
APPOINTMENT AS PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 82(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed
MR. AVINASH SINGH as Parliamentary Secretary, with effect from 11th September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
11th September, 2015.
1377
APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER OF STATE
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of subsection (3) of section 76 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has
appointed DR. LOVELL FRANCIS, M.P. as Minister of State with effect from 21st September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
22nd September, 2015.
1378
APPOINTMENT OF SENATORS
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in
accordance with the provisions of section 40(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the
following persons as Senators, with effect from 11th September, 2015:
MRS. PAULA GOPEE-SCOON
MR. DENNIS MOSES
MR. CLARENCE RAMBHARAT
MRS. JENNIFER BAPTISTE-PRIMUS
MR. FRANKLIN KHAN
MR. AVINASH SINGH
11th September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
1379
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime
Minister, in accordance with the provisions of section 40(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed
the following persons as Senators, with effect from 15th September, 2015:
MR. FOSTER CUMMINGS
MR. NIGEL DE FREITAS
DR. LESTER HENRY
MS. ALLISON BAKSH
MR. HAFEEZ ALI
MS. SARAH BUDHU
MR. WALEDE MICHAEL COPPIN
MS. CHRISTINE KANGALOO
MR. DANIEL DOOKIE
MS. NADINE STEWART
15th September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
[September 23, 2015]
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1380
APPOINTMENT OF SENATORS–CONTINUED
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of Opposition, in
accordance with the provisions of section 40(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the
following persons as Senators, with effect from 22nd September, 2015:
MR. RODGER DOMINIC SAMUEL
MR. WADE STEPHEN MARK
MR. WAYNE DANIEL STURGE
MR. VASANT BHARATH
MS. KHADIJAH AMEEN
MR. DANIEL P. SOLOMON
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
22nd September, 2015.
1381
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that His Excellency the President, in exercise of the power vested in him by paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of
section (40) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the following persons as Senators, with effect
from 22nd September, 2015:
MR. DAVID SMALL
DR. DHANAYSHAR MAHABIR
MR. HUGH RUSSELL IAN ROACH
MR. PAUL GERARD RICHARDS
MS. JENNIFER RAFFOUL
MS. SOPHIA KAREN CHOTE, S.C.
MR. TAUREL SHRIKISSOON
MS. MELISSA RAMKISSOON
MR. STEPHEN CREESE
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
22nd September, 2015.
1382
APPOINTMENT OF LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, under the provisions of subsection (2) of section 83 of
the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR, M.P., as Leader of the
Opposition, with effect from 15th September, 2015.
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
15th September, 2015.
1383
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO PRIME MINISTER
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has assigned with
effect from 8th September, 2015, responsibilities to the Prime Minister as follows:
Minister
The Honourable
DR. KEITH CHRISTOPHER
ROWLEY, M.P.
9th September, 2015.
Department of Government
Office of the Prime Minister
Designation
Prime Minister
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
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1384
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MINISTERS
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has assigned with
effect from 9th September, 2015, responsibilities to the following Ministers in the Ministries indicated:
Minister
Department of Government
Designation
The Honourable
FARIS AL-RAWI, M.P.
Ministry of Attorney General and Legal Affairs
Attorney General
The Honourable
Major General (Retired)
EDMUND ERNEST DILLON, M.P.
Ministry of National Security
Minister of National Security
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
9th September, 2015.
1385
I T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has assigned with
effect from 11th September, 2015, responsibilities to the following Ministers in the Ministries indicated:
Minister
Department of Government
Designation
Senator the Honourable
CLARENCE RAMBHARAT
Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries
Minister of Agriculture, Land and
Fisheries
The Honourable
MAXIE CUFFIE, M.P.
Ministry of Communications
Minister of Communications
Dr. the Honourable
NYLAN GADSBY-DOLLY, M.P.
Ministry of Community Development, Culture and
the Arts
Minister of Community Development
Culture and the Arts
The Honourable
ANTHONY GARCIA, M.P.
Ministry of Education
Minister of Education
The Honourable
NICOLE OLIVIERRE, M.P.
Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries
Minister of Energy and Energy
Industries
The Honourable
COLM IMBERT, M.P.
Ministry of Finance
Minister of Finance
Senator the Honourable
DENNIS MOSES
Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs
Minister of Foreign and CARICOM
Affairs
The Honourable
TERRENCE DEYALSINGH, M.P.
Ministry of Health
Minister of Health
The Honourable
MARLENE MC DONALD, M.P.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
Minister of Housing and Urban
Development
Senator the Honourable
JENNIFER BAPTISTE-PRIMUS
Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development
Minister of Labour and Small
Enterprise Development
The Honourable
CAMILLE ROBINSON-REGIS, M.P.
Ministry of Planning and Development
Minister of Planning and
Development
The Honourable
RANDALL MITCHELL, M.P.
Ministry of Public Administration
Minister of Public Administration
The Honourable
Brigadier General (Retired)
ANCIL ANTOINE, M.P.
Ministry of Public Utilities
Minister of Public Utilities
Senator the Honourable
FRANKLIN KHAN
Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government
Minister of Rural Development and
Local Government
The Honourable
CHERRIE-ANN CRICHLOWCOCKBURN, M.P
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
Minister of Social Development and
Family Services
The Honourable
DARRYL SMITH, M.P.
Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs
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1385–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MINISTERS–CONTINUED
Minister
Department of Government
Designation
The Honourable
SHAMFA CUDJOE, M.P.
Ministry of Tourism
Minister of Tourism
Senator the Honourable
PAULA GOPEE-SCOON
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Minister of Trade and Industry
The Honourable
FITZGERALD ETHELBERT
HINDS, M.P.
Ministry of Works and Transport
Minister of Works and Transport
The Honourable
STUART YOUNG, M.P.
Ministry of Attorney General
and Legal Affairs
Minister of State in the Ministry of
Attorney General and Legal Affairs
The Honourable
AYANNA WEBSTER-ROY, M.P.
Office of Prime Minister
Minister of State in the Office of
Prime Minister
G. SERRETTE
Secretary to His Excellency
the President
11th September, 2015.
1386
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 8th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
DR. KEITH CHRISTOPHER ROWLEY, M.P., responsibility for the Office of the Prime Minister including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 9th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Office of the Prime Minister
Business and Departments of Government
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Public Service (Government Performance)
Centre of Government
Cabinet
Commissions of Enquiry
Constitutional Matters
Foreign Policy Oversight
Government Communications Oversight
National Awards
National Security Council
Parliamentary Affairs
Public Holidays
Citizens Facilitation
Civil Society Engagement
Ecclesiastical Affairs
National Heroes
–Oversight for Transformation Initiatives
Protocols of the State
Central Administrative Services, Tobago
–Prices, Weights and Measures Inspectorate
–Meteorological Services
–Registrar General
Coordination of matters relating to Tobago
Economic Advisory Board
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Sport and Culture Board of Management
1088
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1387
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 9th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
FARIS AL-RAWI, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 9th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Attorney General and
Legal Affairs
Business and Departments of Government
Appointment to Quasi-Judicial Bodies
Construction of Court facilities for the Judiciary
Law Reform
Legislative Agenda
Office of the Chief State Solicitor
–Administrator General
–Conveyancing
–Custodian of Enemy Property
–Government Contracts
–Legal Service
–Provisional Liquidator
–Provisional Receiver
–Public Trustee/Official Receiver
Office of the Solicitor General
–Civil Litigation
–Commissioners of Affidavits
–Justices of the Peace
–Legal Advice to the Government
–Liquor Licenses
–Marriage Licenses
Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel
–Legislative Drafting
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Law Revision
Legal Service Complaints
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Constitution Reform
Registrar General
–Civil Registry
–Companies Registry
–Land Registry
–Rent Restriction
Intellectual Property
–Copyright and Related Rights
–Trademarks
–Industrial Property
Criminal Justice System
–Reform and transformation
–Quicker Justice Initiative Programme
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Anti-Corruption Investigation Bureau
Central Authority
Council of Legal Education
Environmental Commission
[September 23, 2015]
1089
1387–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
AND LEGAL AFFAIRS:–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
Minister
Attorney General and
Legal Affairs
Business and Departments of Government
Equal Opportunity Commission
Equal Opportunity Tribunal
Hugh Wooding Law School
Industrial Court
International Law and Human Rights Unit
Law Reform Commission
Tax Appeal Board
Law Revision Commission
Legal Aid and Advisory Authority
Sentencing Commission
Indirect
Police Complaints Authority
1388
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 9th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
M AJOR G ENERAL (R ETIRED ) EDMUND ERNEST DILLON, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of National Security including
administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate
effect.
Dated this 9th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of National Security
Business and Departments of Government
Airspace and Territorial Waters
Cadet Force
Citizenship
Defence Force–Regiment, Coast Guard, Air Guard and Defence Force Reserves
Drug Enforcement/Interdiction
Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
Global Security Issues
Supplemental Police
Immigration
Intelligence
Internal Security
Management of Illegal Immigrants and Deportees
National Emergency/Disaster Management
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM)
Probation Services
Public Order Safety and Law Enforcement
–Police Service
–Fire Service
–Prison Service
–Lifeguard Services
Security of Government Officials and Premises
Work Permits
Committees
Cadet Force Advisory Committee
1090
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1388–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of National Security
–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
National Emblems Committee
Protective Services Compensation Committee
–Work Permit Advisory Committee
Forensic Services
–DNA Services
Offender Management
Parole and Prisoner Management
–Rehabilitation
–Youth Re-offender Programme
Victims of Crime
–Charter and Counselling
–Compensation
–Advisory Committee on the Power of Pardon (Mercy Committee)
Witness Protection Care and Support
Programmes
Citizen Security Programme
Military-led Academic Training Programme
National Mentorship Programme
Civilian Conservation Corps
Statutory Board and Other Bodies
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Defence Force Commission Board
Defence Council
Firearms Appeal Board
National Operations Centre
Strategic Services Agency
Youth Training Centre Board of Management
1389
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND AND FISHERIES
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to SENATOR THE
HONOURABLE CLARENCE RAMBHARAT, responsibility for the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries including administration
and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
Pesident
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Agriculture,
Land and Fisheries
Business and Departments of Government
Management and Standardisation of Agricultural Products (new)
Food Security
Hydrographic Surveys
Land Management
Surveys and Mapping
Agriculture Entrepreneurship among Youth
Agricultural Extension Services
Agricultural Finance and Credit (Policy)
Agricultural Infrastructure
Agricultural Land Development, Distribution and Regularisation
[September 23, 2015]
1091
1389–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE,
LAND AND FISHERIES–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Agriculture,
Land and Fisheries
–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Agricultural Marketing
Agricultural Policy and Planning
Agricultural Research
Animal Health and Protection
Apiculture
Aquaculture
Botanic Gardens
Crop Production (Food and Fibre)
Forestry, National Parks and Wildlife
Horticulture
Livestock Production
Marine Fisheries
Plant Health and Protection
Praedial Larceny
Parks and Recreation Grounds Policy
Queen’s Park Savannah
Unemployment Relief Programme (Agriculture)
Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Agriculture
Zoos
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI)
Land Survey Board of Trinidad and Tobago
Livestock and Livestock Products Board
Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Caroni (1975) Ltd
Community Based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (Agriculture)
Estate Management and Business Development Company Ltd
National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation
Cocoa Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd
Majority Owned Enterprises
Agricultural Development Bank
Minority Owned Enterprises
Caribbean Food Corporation
Seafood Industry Development Company Ltd
Programmes
National Reafforestation and Watershed Rehabilitation Programme
1092
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1390
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
MAXIE CUFFIE, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Communications including administration and the business of the
Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Communications
Business and Departments of Government
Data Protection
Content Generation
Government Printery Services
Freedom of Information Monitoring
Government Information
Centralised Government Communications
National Library Services
Rationalisation of Government Owned Media
Issues Management/Crisis Communication
Archives
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Board of Film Censors
National Library and Information System Authority
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Caribbean New Media Group Ltd.
Government Information Services Ltd.
National Broadcasting Network
1391
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
CULTURE AND THE ARTS
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
NYLAN GADSBY-DOLLY, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts including
administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate
effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Community
Development, Culture and
the Arts
Business and Departments of Government
Best Village
Carnival
Creative Arts
Culture
–Cultural Organisations
–National Days and Festivals
–Steelbands
–Tassa
Community Action for Revival and Empowerment
Community Development
Community Development Policy and Monitoring
[September 23, 2015]
1093
1391–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
CULTURE AND THE ARTS–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister
Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Community
Development, Culture and
the Arts–Cont’d
Community Centres/Civic Centres
Community Development Fund
Community Education (Skills Training) Programme
Community Mediation
Cultural Products and Centres
Entrepreneurship at the Community Level
Management of Issues relating to First Peoples
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Museums
Transformation and Development Centres
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Carnival Institute
Naparima Bowl
National Academy for the Performing Arts
National Association of Village and Community Councils
National Carnival Commission
National Commission for Self Help
National Cultural Commission
National Museum and Art Gallery
National Steel Symphony Orchestra
Archaeological Committee
National Theatre Arts Company
Queen’s Hall
Southern Academy for the Performing Arts
Village Councils
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Community Improvement Services Ltd
Export Centres Company Ltd
1392
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
ANTHONY GARCIA, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Education including administration and the business of the Departments
of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Education
Business and Departments of Government
Educational Broadcasting
Educational Counselling and Guidance
Educational Facilities Management (Preschool, Primary, Secondary)
Examinations
ICT in Schools
Moral, Ethical and Spiritual Values in Schools
1094
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1392–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Education
–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Physical Education in Schools
Pre-School Education
Primary School Education
Registration of Private Education Institutions
School Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
School Library Services
School Nutrition Programme
Secondary School Education
Special Education
Curriculum Development and Management
Tertiary Education
Youth Training Programmes
Research and Development
Scholarships and Advanced Training
Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses
Financial Assistance Studies Programme
Higher Education Loan Programme
Skills Training and Education
National Human Development
National Innovation System
Nursing Education
Spanish Implementation
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Local School Boards
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
National Institute of Higher Education (Research, Science and Technology) (NIHERST)
National Training Agency
Youth Training Education Partnership Programme
Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)
Institute of Marine Affairs
University of the West Indies (including Open Campus)
MIC Institute of Technology (MIC-IT)
National Energy Skills Centre (NESC)
Board of Industrial Training
Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry (ECIAF)
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Education Facilities Company Ltd
National School Dietary Services Ltd
[September 23, 2015]
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1393
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND ENERGY INDUSTRIES
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
NICOLE OLIVIERRE, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Energy and
Energy Industries
Business and Departments of Government
Energy Industries
Energy Policy Planning and Research
Hydrocarbons
Natural Resources
Power Generation
Quarries and Mines
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Lake Asphalt of Trinidad and Tobago 1978 Ltd.
National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
National Quarries Company Ltd.
Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
Trinidad and Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Ltd.
Majority Owned Enterprises
Alutrint Ltd.
Minority Owned Enterprises
Alutech Ltd.
Indirectly Owned Enterprises
La Brea Industrial Development Corporation
National Agro Chemical Ltd.
National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
NATPET Investment Company
NATSTAR Manufacturing Company Ltd.
NGC NGL Company Ltd.
NGC TT LNG Ltd.
Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd.
Powergen
TT LNG
TT Marine Petroleum Company Ltd.
Trinidad Nitrogen Company Ltd.
Trinidad Northern Areas Ltd.
TRINMAR Ltd.
TRINTOC Services Ltd.
1096
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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
COLM IMBERT, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Finance including administration and the business of the Departments of
Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Finance
Business and Departments of Government
Actuarial Services
Banking (Central and Commercial)
Borrowing (Local and Foreign)
Budgeting/Budgetary Control
Consolidated Fund
Customs and Excise
Debt Management
Financial Intelligence
Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy
Fiscal Matters
Heritage and Stabilisation Fund
Infrastructure Development Fund
Inland Revenue
International Financing
Lotteries and Gaming
National Insurance
Pensions and Gratuities
Public Procurement
Public Sector Finance Management
Personnel Department Matters relating to the role of the Minister of Finance as specified in various
Acts governing the Public Service
State Enterprises (Corporation Sole)
Special Funds
Treasury
Valuation
Divestments
Investments
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Betting Levy Board
Central Tenders Board
National Insurance Appeals Tribunal
National Insurance Board
National Insurance Property Development Company Ltd.
National Lotteries Control Board
Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority
Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation
Wholly Owned Enterprises
BWIA West Indies Ltd. (New BWIA)
Caribbean Airlines
First Citizens Holdings Company Ltd.
National Enterprises Ltd.
Rum Distillers Ltd.
[September 23, 2015]
1097
1394–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Finance
–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Sugar Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Trinidad and Tobago Forest Products Company
Taurus Services Limited
Tourism and Industrial Development Company
Trinidad and Tobago (BWIA International) Airways Corporation (Old BWIA)
Minority Owned Enterprises
Caribbean Investment Corporation
Trinidad and Tobago Development Finance Ltd.
Indirectly Owned Enterprises
Caribbean Development Network Ltd.
Caribbean Microfinance Ltd.
Colonial Life Insurance Company Ltd.
First Citizens Bank Ltd.
First Citizens Mortgage and Trust Company Ltd.
First Citizens Investment Services Ltd.
Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Agency Company Ltd.
1395
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND CARICOM AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to SENATOR THE
HONOURABLE DENNIS MOSES, responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Foreign and
CARICOM Affairs
Business and Departments of Government
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Affairs
Consular and Protocol Services
External Relations
Foreign Policy Matters
Overseas Missions
Relations with the Wider Caribbean
Treaties
1098
[September 23, 2015]
1396
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
TERRENCE DEYALSINGH, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Health including administration and the business of the
Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Health
Business and Departments of Government
Dental Services
Drug Inspectorate
Epidemiology
Family Planning Education and Services
Food and Drug Administration
Health Centres
Hospitals
HIV/AIDS Coordination
Insect Vector Control
Medical Laboratory Services (including standards for regulation of private Lab facilities)
Medical Services–Tertiary, Secondary, Primary
Mental Health Care Services
National Blood Transfusion Service
National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Programme
National Health Insurance System
Nursing Services
Nutrition Services
Paramedical Services
Private Health Facilities (including standards and regulation)
Public Health Education and Services
Tobacco Control
Veterinary Public Health
Public Health (Policy and Standards)
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Boards regulating the Practice of Medicine and Related Professions
Children’s LIFE Fund Board of Management
Dental Council of Trinidad and Tobago
Drug Advisory Committee
Eastern Regional Health Authority
Emergency Medical Personnel Council of Trinidad and Tobago
Food Advisory Committee
Medical Council of Trinidad and Tobago
National Emergency Ambulance Service Authority
North Central Regional Health Authority
North West Regional Health Authority
Nurses and Midwives Council of Trinidad and Tobago
Opticians Council of Trinidad and Tobago
Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Board
Pharmacy Council of Trinidad and Tobago
Princess Elizabeth Home for Handicapped Children
South West Regional Health Authority
[September 23, 2015]
1099
1397
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
MARLENE MC DONALD, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Housing and
Urban Development
Business and Departments of Government
Home Improvement Grants Policy
Government Subsidised Housing
Monitoring and Evaluation of housing trends and markets in the country
Regularisation of Squatters
Land Settlement
Regularisation of Tenure/Housing for Squatters
Urban Development
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Rent Assessment Board
Sugar Industry Labour Welfare Committee
Land Settlement Agency
Wholly Owned Enterprises:
Housing Development Corporation
New City Mall
East Port-of Spain Development Company Ltd.
East Side Plaza
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
Minority Owned Enterprises:
Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance Company Ltd.
Programme:
Land for the Landless
1398
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to SENATOR THE
HONOURABLE JENNIFER BAPTISTE-PRIMUS, responsibility for the Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development including
administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate
effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Labour and Small
Enterprise Development
Business and Departments of Government
Micro Development Cooperatives including Credit Unions
Employment and Manpower Placement
Factories
Labour Education
–Health and Safety Awareness
–HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
–Labour Laws
–Small and Micro Enterprise Development
1100
[September 23, 2015]
1398–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SMALL
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT–Continued
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Labour and Small
Enterprise Development
–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Labour Inspectorate
Labour Registry
Labour Relations
Labour Standards
Occupational Safety and Health
On the Job Trainees
Overseas Employment
Trade Disputes
Trade Unions
Wages Council
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Boilers Examiners Board
Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies
Friendly Societies
Minimum Wages Board
National Productivity Council
Occupational Safety and Health Authority
Registration, Recognition and Certification Board
Wholly Owned Enterprises:
National Entrepreneurship Development Company
1399
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
CAMILLE ROBINSON-REGIS, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Planning and Development including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Planning and
Development
Business and Departments of Government
Central Statistical Office–National Statistics
Coordinating and Monitoring of Strategic Plans
Economic Management
Economic Priority Setting
Environmental Policy, Planning and Management
Vision 2030
Management of Climate Change Issues
National Framework for Sustainable Development
National Manpower Planning
National Monitoring and Evaluation
Public Sector Investment Programme
Public Sector Maintenance Programme
Socio-Economic Planning, Coordinating and Monitoring
Technical Cooperation–Projects and Programmes
[September 23, 2015]
1101
1399–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Planning and
Development–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Town and Country Planning
Urban Planning
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Advisory Town Planning Panel
Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)
Chaguaramas Development Authority
Counsel for Innovation and Competitiveness
Economic Development Board
National Population Council
Environmental Management Authority
The Green Fund Advisory Committee
National Trust Organisation
1400
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTIONS
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
RANDALL MITCHELL, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Public Administration including administration and the business of the
Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Public
Administration
Business and Departments of Government
The Public Service
Public Service Administration and Management
Public Management Consulting
Public Service Legislative Framework
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM Policy Development and Monitoring
Information and Communication Technology
–Data Classification
Property and Real Estate
Open Government
Public Service Transformation
Technical Cooperation (training)
Personnel Department
–Daily-rated Workforce Management
–Employee Assistance Programme
–Industrial Relations
–Compensation and Benefits Management
–Employee Relations
–Performance Management
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Wholly Owned Enterprises:
Government Human Resources Services Company Limited
National ICT Company Ltd.
Indirect:
Personnel Department
Service Commissions
1102
[September 23, 2015]
1401
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
BRIGADIER GENERAL (RETIRED) ANCIL ANTOINE, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Public Utilities including administration and
the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Public Utilities
Business and Departments of Government
Electrical Inspectorate
Electricity
Postal Services
Public Utilities
Telephones
Meteorological Services
Recycling
Water
Water Resources Management
Waste Water Management
Waste Management
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
Regulated Industries Commission
Water and Sewage Authority
–Water Resources Agency
Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Ltd.
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation
Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission
Community Based Environmental Protection Enhancement Programme (CEPEP)
Majority Owned Enterprises
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
1402
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to SENATOR THE
HONOURABLE FRANKLIN KHAN, responsibility for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government including administration
and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Rural Development
and Local Government
Business and Departments of Government
Monitoring of Work Programme of all service delivery agencies to ensure optimal benefit for rural
communities
Construction and maintenance of Access Roads, Drainage and Irrigation Systems
Rural Development
Rural Development Planning and Management
[September 23, 2015]
1103
1402–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Rural Development
and Local Government
–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Winding up of operations of the Ministry of Local Government and managing the transition to the new
service delivery arrangements
Local Government (including Garbage Collection and Disposal)
Municipal and other Local Government Bodies
Parks and Recreation Grounds
Public Health and Sanitation
Waste Management
Statutory Board and Other Bodies:
Arima Borough Corporation
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
San Fernando City Corporation
Point Fortin Borough Corporation
Port-of-Spain City Corporation
Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation
Diego Martin Regional Corporation
Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation
Penal/Debe Regional Corporation
Princes Town Regional Corporation
San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation
Sangre Grande Regional Corporation
Siparia Regional Corporation
Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation
TT Connect Service Centres
Wholly Owned Enterprises:
Palo Seco Agricultural Enterprises Ltd.
Rural Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago
1403
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
CHERRIE-ANN CRITCHLOW-COCKBURN, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services including
administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate
effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Social
Development and Family
Services
Business and Departments of Government
Integrated Social Services
Social Policy
Children’s Homes
Children Development
Community Residences
Child with special needs
1104
[September 23, 2015]
1403–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND FAMILY SERVICES–CONTINUED
DIRECTIONS:
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Social
Development and Family
Services–Cont’d
Business and Departments of Government
Disbursement of funds/sponsorship Policy and Monitoring
Adult Education
Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme
Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme
National Family Services
Gender Affairs
Ageing Division
Senior Citizens Homes
Social Impact Assessment and Review
Social Planning, Development and Monitoring
Social Research
Social Services Delivery and Policy
–Change Management
–Citizen Engagement
–Disability Affairs
–Halfway Houses
–NGOs
–Poverty Alleviation Policy
–Social Displacement
–Social Welfare
–Support for persons who cannot pay Utilities
–Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme Policy
National Social Development Programme
Social Services Measurement and Policies
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Adoption Board
Children’s Authority
Social Welfare District Boards
Trinidad and Tobago Association in Aid of Deaf
Interdisciplinary Child Development Centre
Trinidad and Tobago Association for Retarded Children
Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association
National Commission for Self-Help Ltd.
Children’s Homes:
St. Michael’s School for Boys
St. Jude’s Industrial School for Girls
Orphanages:
St. Dominic’s Home
St. Mary’s Home
[September 23, 2015]
1105
1404
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPORT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
DARRYL SMITH, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs including administration and the business of the
Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Sport and
Youth Affairs
Business and Departments of Government
Industrial Schools
National Youth Commission
National Youth Policy
Youth Facilities
Youth Facilities Advisory Boards
Youth Camps
Youth Groups
National Sport Policy
Physical Education, Recreation and Sport–Adult
Total Participation and High Performance Sports
National Governing Bodies/Sport Serving Associations
Sports and Multi-Purpose Facilities
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Board of Control
Trinidad and Tobago Anti-Doping Organisation
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. (SPORTT)
1405
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
SHAMFA CUDJOE, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Tourism including administration and the business of the Departments of
Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Tourism
Business and Departments of Government
Tourism Policy
Hotel Development
Tourism and Tourism products
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Tourism Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago
1106
[September 23, 2015]
1406
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to SENATOR THE
HONOURABLE PAULA GOPEE-SCOON, responsibility for the Ministry of Trade and Industry including administration and the business
of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Trade and
Industry
Business and Departments of Government
Incubating local industries
Commerce
–Anti-Dumping
–Competition Policy
Consumer Affairs
–Consumer Empowerment
–Consumer Protection
–Consumer Research
eCommerce
Export Processing Zones
Industry
Industrial Parks
Metrology
Piarco Aero Park
Product Information
Product Quality Development
Technology Park
Trade
–Trade Agreements
–Trade Policy
Venture Capital Incentive Programme
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies:
Prices Council
Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
Fair Trading Commission
Wholly Owned Enterprises:
Creative TT
Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited
NAPA Hotel
Development Company Limited
Export-Import Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
INVESTT
Trinidad and Tobago Free Zones Company Ltd.
Majority Owned Enterprises:
Export TT
Indirectly Owned Enterprises:
Caribbean Leasing Company Ltd.
National Flour Mills
Premier Quality Services Ltd.
[September 23, 2015]
1107
1407
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
FITZGERALD ETHELBERT HINDS, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Works and Transport including administration and the
business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
SCHEDULE
Minister
Minister of Works and
Transport
Business and Departments of Government
Coastal Erosion
Drainage
Bridges
Civil Aviation
Construction
Heritage Buildings Maintenance
Mechanical Services
Roads and Highways
Traffic Management
Air Services Agreements
Harbours
Maintenance
Maritime Services
Motor Vehicle Registration and Control
National Transportation
Ports (including Airports)
Public Transport Shipping
Unemployment Relief Programme (Works)
Programmes:
Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency
Wholly Owned Enterprises:
National Infrastructure Development Company Limited
Vehicle Maintenance Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Majority Owned Enterprises:
National Helicopter Services Ltd
Point Lisas Port Development Corporation Ltd
Minority Owned Enterprises:
LIAT Limited
Statutory Board and Other Bodies:
Airport Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Air Transport Licensing Authority
Pilotage Authority
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Public Transport Service Corporation
Transport Board
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority
1108
[September 23, 2015]
1408
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS MINISTER OF STATE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
AYANNA WEBSTER-ROY, M.P., responsibility for such duties as Minister of State in the the Office of the Prime Minister, as may
from time to time be specified by the Prime Minister, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
1409
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
STUART YOUNG, M.P., responsibility for such duties as Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, as may
from time to time be specified by the Attorney General, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
1410
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 22nd September, 2015, to the HONOURABLE
LOVELL FRANCIS, M.P., responsibility for such duties as Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, as may from time to time be
specified by the Minister of Education, with immediate effect.
Dated this 22nd day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
1411
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
LAND AND FISHERIES
DIRECTIONS:
IN EXERCISE of the power vested in me the President by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, I hereby assign with effect from 11th September, 2015, to SENATOR THE
HONOURABLE AVINASH SINGH, responsibility for such duties as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and
Fisheries, to assist in the performamce of such duties as the Minister may from time to time specify, with immediate effect.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.
ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA O. R. T. T., S. C.
President
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