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234 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

IT 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 76(3) and 79(1) of the of the Republic of , has appointed and assigned to SENATOR GARVIN EDWARD TIMOTHY NICHOLAS, responsibility for the Ministry of the Attorney General and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with effect from 3rd February, 2015.

G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

235 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY

IT 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 76(3) and 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed and assigned to BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLTON ALFRED ALFONSO (Retired), responsibility for the Ministry of National Security, with effect from 3rd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

236 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPORT

IT 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 76(3) and 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed and assigned to SENATOR BRENT SANCHO, responsibility for the Ministry of Sport, with effect from 3rd February, 2015.

G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

237 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

IT 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 76(3) and 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed and assigned to MS. CHRISTINE NEWALLO-HOSEIN, responsibility for the Ministry of the People and Social Development, with effect from 3rd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President 124 [February 20, 2015]

238 ASSIGNMENT OF ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has assigned to the HONOURABLE PRAKASH RAMADHAR, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Justice, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Govenment as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with effect from 3rd February, 2015.

G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

239 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MINISTERS OF STATE

IT 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 76(3) and 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed and assigned to MS. STACY ROOPNARINE, M.P., responsibility as Minister of State in the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, with effect from 3rd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

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IT 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 76(3) and 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed and assigned to MR. KWASI MUTEMA, responsibility as Minister of State in the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, with effect from 3rd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

241 APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS

IT 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 Senators as Ministers, with effect from 3rd February, 2015:

MR. GARVIN EDWARD TIMOTHY NICHOLAS;

MR. BRENT SANCHO;

MS. CHRISTINE NEWALLO-HOSEIN; BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLTON ALFRED ALFONSO (Retired); and

MR. KWASI MUTEMA G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President

242 APPOINTMENT OF SENATORS

IT 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 40(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the following persons as Senators in the Senate of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with effect from 3rd February, 2015:

MR. GARVIN EDWARD TIMOTHY NICHOLAS; BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLTON ALFRED ALFONSO (Retired);

MS. CHRISTINE NEWALLO-HOSEIN;

MR. KWASI MUTEMA; and

MR. BRENT SANCHO G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 3rd February, 2015. the President [February 20, 2015] 125

243 REVOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRIME MINISTER FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by section 3(9) and section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked with immediate effect, the assignment of responsibility of the Honourable Prime Minister, KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR, for the Ministry of the People and Social Development, with effect from 2nd February, 2015.

G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

244 REVOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS MINISTER FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPORT

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by section 3(9) and section 79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked with immediate effect, the assignment of responsibility of the Honourable Dr. RUPERT THEOPHILUS GRIFFITH, M.P., for the Ministry of Sport with effect from 2nd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

245 REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT AS A SENATOR AND MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by subsection (2)(e) of section 43, subsection (9) of section (3) and subsection (3)(c) of section 77 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked with effect from 2nd February, 2015, the appointment of Mr. ANAND RAMLOGAN as a Senator and Minister of the Ministry of the Attorney General, made by Instrument dated 26th May, 2010. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

246 REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT AS SENATORS AND MINISTERS

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by subsection (2)(e) of section 43, subsection (9) of section (3) and subsection (3)(c) of section 77 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked with effect from 2nd February, 2015, the appointment of Mr. as a Senator and Minister, made by Instrument dated 6th September, 2013.

G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

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IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by subsection (2)(e) of section 43, subsection (9) of section (3) and subsection (3)(c) of section 77 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked with effect from 2nd February, 2015, the appointment of Mr. EMMANUEL GEORGE as a Senator and Minister, made by Instrument dated 28th May, 2010.

G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

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IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that His Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, in exercise of the power vested in him by subsection (2)(e) of section 43, subsection (9) of section (3) and subsection (3)(c) of section 77 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked with effect from 2nd February, 2015, the appointment of Mr. EMBAU MOHENI as a Senator and Minister, made by Instrument dated 27th July, 2011. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President 126 [February 20, 2015]

249 REVOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF GENDER, YOUTH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

IT 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 3(9) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked the assignment of responsibility of Senator the Honourable RAZIAH AHMED, as Minister of State in the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, with effect from 2nd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

250 REVOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AS MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

IT 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 3(9) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has revoked the assignment of responsibility of the Honourable STACY ROOPNARINE, M.P., as Minister of State in the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, with effect from 2nd February, 2015. G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

251 DECLARATION OF VACANT SEATS IN THE SENATE

IT 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 paragragh (e) of subsection (2) of section 43 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has declared the seat of the following Senators in the Senate of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to be vacant, with effect from 2nd February, 2015:

MR. ANAND RAMLOGAN;

MR. TIMOTHY HAMEL-SMITH;

MR. EMMANUEL GEORGE;

MR. GARY GRIFFITH; and

MR. EMBAU MOHENI G. SERRETTE Acting Secretary to His Excellency 2nd February, 2015. the President

252 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to SENATOR GARVIN EDWARD TIMOTHY NICHOLAS, responsibility for the Ministry of the Attorney General and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Attorney General Appointments to Quasi Judicial Bodies 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 [February 20, 2015] 127

252–Continued

ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL–CONTINUED DIRECTIONS:

SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Attorney General Office of the Solicitor General Civil Litigation Commissioners of Affidavits Justices of the Peace Legal Advice to the Government Liquor Licenses Marriages Licenses

Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Legislative Drafting

Statutory Boards and other Bodies Anti-Corruption Investigation Bureau Central Authority Council of Legal Education Environmental Commission Equal Opportunity Commission Equal Opportunity Tribunal Hugh Wooding Law School Industrial Court International Law and Human Rights Unit Law Reform Commission Tax Appeal Board

253 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLTON ALFRED ALFONSO (Retired), responsibility for the Ministry of National Security and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of National Security 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 Estate Police Immigration Intelligence Internal Security Management of Illegal Immigrants and Deportees National Emergency/Disaster Management Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) Public Order: Safety and Law Enforcement –Police Service –Fire Service Security of Government Officials and Premises Work Permits 128 [February 20, 2015]

253–Continued

ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY–CONTINUED DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLTON ALFRED ALFONSO (Retired), responsibility for the Ministry of National Security and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President

SCHEDULE

Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of National Security Committees Cadet Force Advisory Committee National Emblems Committee Protective Services Compensation Committee Work Permit Advisory Committee

Programmes Citizen Security Programme Military-led Academic Training Programme (MILAT) National Mentorship Programme Civilian Conservation Corps

Statutory Boards and other Bodies Defence Force Commissions Board Defence Council Firearms Appeal Board National Operations Centre Strategic Services Agency Youth Training Centre Board of Management

254 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPORT DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to SENATOR BRENT SANCHO, responsibility for the Ministry of Sport and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President

SCHEDULE

Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Sport National Sport Policy Physical Education and Sport–Adult, Total Participation High Peformance Sport Sport and Multi-purpose Facilities/Stadia Sport and Sport Associations/National Governing Bodies

Statutory Boards and other Bodies National Stadia Board of Management Regional Complexes Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Board of Control

Wholly Owned Enterprises Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited [February 20, 2015] 129

255 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to MS. CHRISTINE NEWALLO-HOSEIN, responsibility for the Ministry of the People and Social Development and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President

SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of The People Ageing Division and Social Development Probation Services –Community Services Senior Citizens Homes Social Impact, Assessment and Review Social Planning, Development and Monitoring Social Policy Social Research Social Services Delivery –Change Management –Citizen Engagement –Disability Affairs –Halfway Houses –Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) –Poverty Alleviation –Social Displacement –Social Welfare –Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme National Social Development (NSDP) Programme Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) Social Services

Statutory Boards and other Bodies Social Welfare District Boards Trinidad and Tobago Association in Aid of the Deaf Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association

256 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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 Minister, has assigned to the HONOURABLE PRAKASH RAMADHAR, M.P., in addition to your present responsibility as the Minister of Legal Affairs and the business of the Government for the Ministry of Legal Affairs, responsibility for the Ministry of Justice, including the administration and business of the departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with effect from 3rd February, 2015.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President

SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Justice Criminal Justice System –Reform and Transformation –Quicker Justice Initiative Programme Forensic Services –DNA Services 130 [February 20, 2015]

256–Continued

ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE–CONTINUED DIRECTIONS:

SCHEDULE

Minister Business and Departments of Government

Minister of Justice Offender Management –Prison Service –Parole and Prisoner Management –Rehabilitation –Witness Protection, Care and Support –Youth Re-offender Programme Victims of Crime –Charter and Counselling –Compensation Advisory Committee on the Power of Pardon (Mercy Committee)

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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF GENDER, YOUTH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to MS. STACY ROOPNARINE, M.P., responsibility for such duties as Minister of State in the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, as may from time to time be specified by the Minister of Gender, Youth and Child Development.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President

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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTIONS:

IN EXERCISE of the power vested in His Excellency 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, has assigned to MR. KWASI MUTEMA, responsibility for such duties as Minister of State in the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, as may from time to time be specified by the Minister of Works and Infrastructure.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015. ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA President

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