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1136 APPOINTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the provisions of section 76(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed DR. KEITH CHRISTOPHER ROWLEY, M. P., as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with effect from 19th August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 19th August, 2020. the President
1137 APPOINTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed MR. FARIS AL-RAWI, M.P., the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affiars, with effect from 19th August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 19th August, 2020. the President
1138 APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the following Ministers, with effect from 19th August, 2020: SENATOR CLARENCE RAMBHARAT DR. NAYAN GADSBY-DOLLY, M.P. SENATOR FRANKLIN KHAN MR. COLM IMBERT, M.P. MR. TERRENCE DEYALSINGH, M.P. MS. PENNELOPE BECKLES, M.P. MR. STEPHEN MC CLASHIE, M.P. MR. STUART RICHARD YOUNG, M.P. MRS. CAMILLE ROBINSON-REGIS, M.P. SENATOR ALLYSON WEST MR. MARVIN GONZALES, M.P. SENATOR KAZIM IMTIAZ HOSEIN SENATOR DONNA COX MS SHAMFA CUDJOE, M.P. SENATOR RANDALL MITCHELL SENATOR PAULA GOPEE-SCOON SENATOR ROHAN SINANAN MR. FITZGERALD ETHELBERT HINDS, M.P. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 19th August, 2020. the President 1388 [September 9, 2020] 1139 APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AND CARICOM AFFAIRS
ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed Senator THE HONOURABLE DR. AMERY BROWNE, as Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, with effect from 25th August, 2020.
C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 25th August, 2020. the President
1140
APPOINTMENT OF LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, under the provisions of section 83(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed Mrs. KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR, S.C. M.P., as Leader of the Opposition, with effect from 25th August, 2020.
C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 25th August, 2020. the President
1141 APPOINTMENT OF SENATORS
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting on 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 19th August, 2020: MS. ALLYSON WEST MR. AVINASH SINGH MS. CHRISTINE KANGALOO MR. CLARENCE RAMBHARAT MS. DONNA COX MR. KAZIM IMTIAZ HOSEIN MRS. LAUREL LEZAMA-LEE SING MRS. RENUKA SAGRAMSINGH-SOOKLAL MR. HASSEL BACCHUS MR. NIGEL DE FREITAS MRS. PAULA GOPEE-SCOON MR. RANDALL MITCHELL MR. FRANKLIN KHAN MR. ROHAN SINANAN MS. YOKYMMA BETHELMY DR. AMERY BROWNE
C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 19th August, 2020. the President
1142
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that Her Excellency the President, in accordance with the provisions of section 40(2)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the following persons as Senators, with effect from 19th August, 2020: DR. VARMA DEYALSINGH, H.M.B. DR. MARIA DILLON-REMY MR. ANTHONY D. VIEIRA MR. DEOROOP TEEMAL MR. EVANS WELCH [September 9, 2020] 1389 1142–Continued APPOINTMENT OF SENATORS–CONTINUED
MR. PAUL RICHARDS MRS. HAZEL THOMPSON-AHYE, H.M.B. MS. AMRITA DEONARINE MS. CHARRISE SEEPERSAD C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 19th August, 2020. the President
1143
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting on the advice of the Leader of the 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 27th August, 2020:
MR. WADE MARK MS. JEARLEAN JOHN MR. DAVID NAKHID MS. JAYANTI LUTCHMEDIAL MR. DAMIAN LYDER MR. ANIL ROBERTS
C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 27th August, 2020. the President
1144
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO PRIME MINISTER AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her 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 28th August, 2020, responsibilities to the Prime Minister and the Attorney General, with immediate effect, as follows:
Minister Department of Government Designation Dr. The Honourable Office of the Prime Minister Prime Minister KEITH CHRISTOPHER ROWLEY, M.P.
The Honourable Office of the Attorney General and Attorney General FARIS AL-RAWI, M.P. Ministry of Legal Affairs
C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 28th August, 2020. the President
1145
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MINISTERS
ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her 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 28th August, 2020, responsibilities to the following Ministers in the Ministries, with immediate effect as indicated:
Minister Department of Government Designation Senator The Honourable Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Minister of Agriculture, Land and CLARENCE RAMBHARAT Fisheries
Dr. the Honourable Ministry of Education Minister of Education NYAN GADSBY-DOLLY, M.P.
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries Minister of Energy and Energy FRANKLIN KHAN Industries 1390 [September 9, 2020] 1145–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MINISTERS–CONTINUED
ITISHEREBYNOTIFIED for general information that Her 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 28th August, 2020, responsibilities to the following Ministers in the Ministries with immediate effect as indicated:
Minister Department of Government Designation
The Honourable Ministry of Finance Minister of Finance COLM IMBERT, M.P.
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister of Foreign and CARICOM DR. AMERY BROWNE Affairs
The Honourable Ministry of Health Minister of Health TERRENCE DEYALSINGH, M.P.
The Honourable Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Minister of Housing and Urban PENNELOPE BECKLES, M.P. Development
The Honourable Ministry of Labour Minister of Labour STEPHEN MC CLASHIE, M.P.
The Honourable Ministry of National Security Minister of National Security STUART RICHARD YOUNG, M.P.
The Honourable Ministry of Planning and Development Minister of Planning and CAMILLE ROBINSON-REGIS, M.P. Development
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Public Administration and Minister of Public Administration ALLYSON WEST Digital Transformation and Digital Transformation
The Honourable Ministry of Public Utilities Minister of Public Utilities MARVIN GONZALES, M.P.
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government Minister of Rural Development and KAZIM IMTIAZ HOSEIN Local Government
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Social Development and Family Services Minister of Social Development and DONNA COX Family Services
The Honourable Ministry of Sport and Community Development Minister of Sport and Community SHAMFA CUDJOE, M.P. Development
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister of Tourism, Culture and the RANDALL MITCHELL Arts
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Trade and Industry Minister of Trade and Industry PAULA GOPEE-SCOON
Senator the Honourable Ministry of Works and Transport Minister of Works and Transport ROHAN SINANAN
The Honourable Ministry of Youth Development Minister of Youth Development FITZGERALD ETHELBERT HINDS, M.P. and National Service and National Service
C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency 28th August, 2020. the President [September 9, 2020] 1391
1146 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 to DR. the HONOURABLE KEITH CHRISTOPHER ROWLEY, M.P., responsibility for the Office of Prime Minister including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect:
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Office of the Prime Minister Cabinet Central Administrative Services, Tobago –Meteorological Services –Prices, Weights and Measures Inspectorate –Registrar General Centre of Government Child Development Children with Special Needs Citizens Facilitation Civil Society Engagement Commissions of Enquiry Communication –Archives –Centralised Government Communications –Content Generation –Data Protection –Freedom of Information Monitoring –Government Information –Government Printery Services –Issues Management/Crisis Communication –National Library Services –Rationalisation of Government Owned Media Community Residences Constitutional Matters Coordination of matters relating to Tobago Ecclesiastical Affairs Economic Advisory Board Foreign Policy Oversight Gender Affairs
Government Communications Oversight Heritage Buildings (Restoration and Refurbishment) HIV/AIDS Coordination National Awards National Heroes National Security Council Oversight for Transformation Initiatives –Monitoring and Evaluation of the Public Service (Goverment Performance) Parliamentary Affairs Protocols of the State Public Holidays 1392 [September 9, 2020] 1146–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government
Office of the Prime Minister Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Board of Film Censors Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago National Library and Information System Authority Sport and Culture Board of Management Tobago Regional Health Authority Community Residences (Children’s Homes): St. Dominic’s Children’s Home St. Jude’s Industrial School for Girls St. Mary’s Children’s Home St. Michael’s Industrial School for Boys
Wholly Owned Enterprises: Golden Grove-Buccoo Limited National Broadcasting Network TTT Limited (formerly CNMG) Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT)
Indirectly Owned Enterprises: Oropune Development Limited Port-of-Spain Waterfront Development Limited Rincon Development Limited
1147 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTRY OF 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 to MR. FARIS AL-RAWI, responsibility for the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Office of the Attorney General Alternative Dispute Resolution and Minister of Legal Affairs Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF) –Anti-Money Terrorism Unit –(AML/CFT/PF) Compliance Unit Appointments to Quasi-Judicial Bodies Children’s Attorney Constitutional Reform Construction of court facilities for the Judiciary Criminal Justice System –Criminal Justice Unit –Quicker Justice Initiative Programme –Reform and Transformation [September 9, 2020] 1393
1147–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Office of the Attorney General Intellectual Property and Minister of Legal Affairs –Copyright and Related Rights –Trademarks –Industrial Property International Office of Child Rights Law Reform Law Revision Legal Service Complaints Legislative Agenda National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Committee National Biosafety Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel –Legislative Drafting 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 Director of Public Prosecutions Office of the Solicitor General –Civil Litigation –Commissioners of Affidavits –Justices of the Peace –Legal Advice to the Government –Liquor Licenses –Marriage Licenses Registrar General –Civil Registry –Companies Registry –Land Registry –Rent Restriction Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: 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 1394 [September 9, 2020] 1147–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Office of the Attorney General Law Revision Commission and Minister of Legal Affairs Legal Aid and Advisory Authority Sentencing Commission Tax Appeal Board Indirect: Police Complaints Authority
1148 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 to SENATOR THE HONOURABLE CLARENCE RAMBHARAT, responsibility for the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE Minister Business of the Departments of Government Minister of Agriculture Agricultural Extension Services Land and Fisheries Agricultural Finance and Credit (Policy) Agricultural Infrastructure Agricultural Land Development, Distribution and Regularisation Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Policy and Planning Agricultural Research Animal Health and Production Apiculture Aquaculture Botanic Gardens Crop Production (Food and Fibre) Food Security Forestry, National Parks and Wildlife Horticulture Hydrographic Surveys Lands and Surveys Land Management Livestock Production Management and Standardisation of Agricultural Products Marine Fisheries Management Parks and Recreation Grounds Plant Health and Protection Praedial Larceny Queen’s Park Savannah Surveys and Mapping Zoo [September 9, 2020] 1395
1148–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND AND FISHERIES DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business of the Departments of Government
Minister of Agriculture Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Land and Fisheries Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) Land Survey Board of Trinidad and Tobago Livestock and Livestock Products Board Veterinary Surgeons Registration Board Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Wholly Owned Enterprises: Cocoa Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited Estate Management and Business Development Company Limited National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) Palo Seco Agricultural Enterprises Limited (PSAEL)
Majority Owned Enterprises: Agricultural Development Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (ADB)
Minority Owned Enterprises: Caribbean Food Corporation (CFC)
1149 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 to DR. THE HONOURABLE NYAN GADSBY-DOLLY, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Education, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business of the Departments of Government Minister of Education Curriculum Development and Management Educational Broadcasting Educational Counselling and Guidance Eduactional Facilities Management (Pre-School, Primary, Secondary) Examinations Financial Assistance Studies Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses ICT in Schools Moral, Ethical and Spiritual Values in Schools National Accreditation System National Apprenticeship System National Human Development 1396 [September 9, 2020] 1149–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business of the Departments of Government
Minister of Education National Innovation System Physical Education in Schools Pre-School Education Primary School Education Registration of Private Education Institutions Research and Development Secondary School Education Scholarships and Advanced Training School Laboratory Equipment Maintenance School Library Services Science –Policy Formulation Skills Training and Education –Aviation Sector Training –Health Care Training –Nursing Education –National Skills Development –Teacher Training (including Pre-School and Pre-Service Teacher Training) –Technical/Vocational/Education Spanish Language Implementation Special Education Student Revolving Loan Fund Teritary Education
Programmes: Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses Programme (GATE) Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) School Nutrition Programme Youth Academic Training Programme
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) Board of Industrial Training Local School Boards National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) National Institute of Higher Education (Research, Science and Technology) (NIHERST) Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) –College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) –Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry (ECIAF) University of the West Indies (UWI) –Open Campus [September 9, 2020] 1397
1149–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business of the Departments of Government
Minister of Education Wholly Owned Enterprises: Education Facilities Company Limited National Schools Dietary Services Limited National Training Agency Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme Limited (YTEPP)
Majority Owned Enterprises: MIC Institute of Technology (MIC-IT)
1150
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 to SENATORTHE HONOURABLE FRANKLIN KHAN, responsibility for the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect. Dated this 28th August, 2020 PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Energy and Energy Industries 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) Limited National Quarries Company Limited Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited Trinidad and Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited Union Estate Electricity Generation Company Limited
Majority Owned Enterprises: Alutrint Limited
Minority Owned Enterprises: Alutech Limited
Indirectly Owned Enterprises: Atlantic 1 Holdings LLC Atlantic 4 LNG Company of Trinidad Toabgo Unlimited Atlantic LNG 4 Holdings Limited Eastern Caribbean Gas Pipeline Company Limited EIF Exploration Trinidad B.V. 1398 [September 9, 2020] 1150–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND ENERGY INDUSTRIES DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Energy and La Brea Industrial Development Company Limited Energy Industries National Agro Chemical Limited National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited NATPET Investments Company Limited NATSTAR Manufacturing Company Limited NGC CNG Company Limited NGC E&P (Barbados) Limited NGC E&P Investments (Barbados) Limited NGC E&P Investments Limited NGC E&P Netherlands Cooperatief U.A. NGC NGL Company Limited NGC Petrochemicals Limited NGC Pipeline Company Limited NGC Trinidad and Tobago LNG Limited Petrotrin EAP Services Limited Petrotrin Panama Incorporated Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited South East Coast Consortium Teak Samaan Poui Total E&P Trinidad B.V. Trinidad and Tobago LNG Limited (formerly NGC LNG (Train 4) Limited Trinidad and Tobago Marine Petroleum Company Limited Trinidad and Tobago NGL Limited Trinidad Generation Unlimited Trinidad Nitrogen Company Limited Trinidad Northern Areas Limited TRINTOC Services Limited Statutory Board and Other Bodies: POWERGEN
1151
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 to the HONOURABLE COLM IMBERT, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Finance including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. Dated this 28th August, 2020 President
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Finance Actuarial Services Banking (Central and Commercial) Borrowing (Local and Foreign) [September 9, 2020] 1399
1151–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Finance Budgeting/Budgetary Control Consolidated Fund Customs and Excise Debt Management Divestments Double Taxation Treaties Economic Management Financial Intelligence Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy Fiscal Matters Heritage and Stabilisation Fund Infrastructure Development Fund Inland Revenue Insolvency International Financing Investments Lotteries and Gaming National Insurance Pensions and Gratuities Personnel Department Matters relating to the role of the Minister of Finance as specified in various Acts governing the Public Service Public Procurement Public Sector Finance Management Special Funds State Enterprises (Corporation Sole) Strategic Planning and Execution Treasury Treasury Solicitor Valuation
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Central Tenders Board Deposit Insurance Corporation National Insurance Appeals Tribunal National Insurance Board National Insurance Property Development Company Limited National Lotteries Control Board Office of Procurement Regulation Trinidad and Tobago Securities Exchange Commission Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation
Wholly Owned Enterprises: BWIA West Indies Limited (New BWIA) Caroni (1975) Limited Caroni GREEN Limited CLICO Trust Corporation Limited (CLICO Investment Fund) Community Improvement Services Limited Export-Import Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (EXIMBANK) First Citizens Holdings Limited Government Human Resource Services Limited Government Information Services Limited 1400 [September 9, 2020] 1151–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Finance Human Capital Development Facilitation Company Limited National Bradcasting Network National Investment Fund Holding Company Limited
National Marine Maintenance Services Company Limited Portfolio Credit Management Limited Seafood Industry Development Company Limited Sugar Manufacturing Company Limited Taurus Services Limited Tourism Development Company Limited Tourism Industrial Development Company Limited Trinidad and Tobago Business Development Limited Trinidad and Tobago (BWIA International) Airways Corporation (Old BWIA) Trinidad and Tobago Forest Products Company Limited Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre Management Company Limited Union Estate Electricity Generation Company Limited
Majority Owned Enterprises: Caribbean Airlines Limited National Enterprises Limited
Minority Owned Enterprises: Caribbean Investment Corporation DFL Caribbean Holdings Limited Trinidad and Tobago Development Finance Limited
Indirectly Owned Enterprises: Caribbean Development Network Limited Caribbean Leasing Company Limited Caribbean Microfinance Limited Colonial Life Insurance Company Limited First Citizens Asset Management Limited First Citizens Bank (Barbados) Limited First Citizens Bank Limited First Citizens Brokerage and Advisory Services First Citizens Costa Rica S.A. First Citizens Financial Services (St. Lucia) Limited First Citizens Investment Services (Barbados) Limited First Citizens Investment Services Limited First Citizens Securities Trading Limited First Citizens Trustee Services Limited First Citizens (St. Lucia) Limited NEL Power Holdings Limited [September 9, 2020] 1401
1152
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND CARICOM AFFAIRS:
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 to the SENATOR the HONOURABLE DR. AMERY BROWNE, responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. President
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Foreign Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Affairs and CARICOM Affairs Consular and Protocol Services External Relations Foreign Policy Matters Overseas Missions Relations with the Wider Caribbean Treaties
1153
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 to the HONOURABLE TERRENCE DEYALSINGH, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Health including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th August, 2020 PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Health Dental Services Drug Inspectorate Epidemiology Family Planning Education and Services Food and Drug Administration Insect Vector Control Medical Laboratory Services (including standards for regulation of private Lab facilities) 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) 1402 [September 9, 2020] 1153–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Health Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Boards regulating the Pratice 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
Minority Owned Enterprises: Couva Medical and Multi—Training Facility Company Limited
1154
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS:
INEXERCISE 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 to the Honourable PENNELOPE BECKLES, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. Dated this 28th August, 2020 President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Housing and Government Subsidized Housing Urban Development Home Improvement Grants Policy Land Settlement Policy to Address Rent Restriction Legislation Regularisation of Tenure/Housing for Squatters Urban Development Urban Upgrading and Revitalization
Programmes: Accelerated Housing Programme Government Aided Self-Help Housing Programme (GASHHP) Housing and Village Improvement Programme (HVIP) Public Awareness and Education Programme Tenancy Programme Urban Upgrading and Revitalization Programme [September 9, 2020] 1403 1154–Continued
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Housing and Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Urban Development Land Settlement Agency Rent Assessment Board Sugar Industry Labour Welfare Committee
Wholly Owned Enterprises: East Port-of-Spain Development Company Limited Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Port-of-Spain Shopping Complex Limited Minority Owned Enterprises: Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance Company Limited (TTMF)
1155 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR 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 to the HONOURABLE STEPHEN MC CLASHIE, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Labour, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE Minister Business of the Departments of Government Minister of Labour Employment and Manpower Placement Factories Labour Education –Health and Safety Awareness –HIV/AIDS in the Workplace –Labour Laws –Small and Micro Enterprise Development Labour Inspectorate Labour Registry Labour Relations Labour Standards Occupational Safety and Health Overseas Employment Trade Disputes Trade Unions Wages Council
Programmes: On the Job Training
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Boilers Examiners Board Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies Minimum Wages Board National Productivity Council Occupational Safety and Health Authority Registration, Recognition and Certification Board 1404 [September 9, 2020]
1156 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 to the HONOURABLE STUART RICHARD YOUNG, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of National Security including the administration and the business of the Departments of the Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Ministry 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 Forensic Services –DNA Services Global Security Issues Immigration Intelligence Internal Security Management of Illegal Immigrants and Deportees National Emergency/Disaster Management Offender Management Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) Parole and Prisoner Management –Community Service –Rehabilitation –Youth Re-offender Programme Probation Services Public Order Safety and Law Enforcement –Police Service –Fire Service –Prison Service –Lifeguard Services Security of Government Officials and Premises Supplemental Police Victims of Crime –Charter and Counselling –Compensation Witness Protection Care and Support Work Permits
Committees: Advisory Committee on the Power of Pardon (Mercy Committee) Cadet Force Advisory Committee National Emblems Committee Protective Services Compensation Committee Work Permit Advisory Committee
Programme: Citizen Security Programme
Statutory Boards and other Bodies: Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Defence Force Commission Board Defence Council Firearms Appeal Board National Operations Centre Strategic Services Agency [September 9, 2020] 1405
1157 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 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 to the HONOURABLE CAMILLE ROBINSON-REGIS M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Planning and Development including the adminstration and the business of the Department of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. President SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Planning Central Statistical Office—National Statistics and Development Coordinating and Monitoring of Strategic Plans Economic Management Economic Priority Setting Environmental Policy, Planning and Management Green Fund Management Management of Climate Change Issues National Framework for Sustainable Development National Manpower Planning National Monitoring and Evaluation National Trust Public Sector Investment Programme Public Sector Maintenance Programme Socio—Economic Planning, Coordinating and Monitoring Technical Cooperation—Projects and Programmes Town and Country Planning Urban Planning Vision 2030 Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Advisory Town Planning Panel Archaeological Committee Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean (BCRC) Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) Council for Innovation and Competitiveness Economic Development Advisory Board Environmental Management Authority (EMA) Green Fund Advisory Committee Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) National Population Council National Trust Organisation
1158 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 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 to the SENATORTHE HONOURABLE ALLYSON WEST responsibility for the Ministry of Public Administration and Digital Transformation, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government, as specified in the attached Schedule hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Business Continuity Digital Government Digtal Transformation –Cyber-security –E-identity 1406 [September 9, 2020] 1158–Continued ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Public –Government Services On-line Administration and Digital –Public Service ICT Governance Transformation –Systems Interoperablitity HRM Policy Development and Monitoring ICT Access Centres Information and Communication Technology –ICT Policy, Strategy and Managment –National ICT Planning Information and Data Protection Open Government Public Management Consulting Public Service Administration and Management Public Service Legislative Framework Public Service Modernisation Public Service Training and Development Property and Real Estate Strategic Human Resource Management
Wholly Owned Enterprises: National Information and Communication Technology Company Limited (iGovTT)
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) ttconnect Service Centre
Indirect: Personnel Department Service Commissions
1159 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 to the HONOURABLE MARVIN GONZALES, M.P. responsibility for the Ministry of Public Utilities, including the administration and the business of Departments of Government, as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Public Utilities Electrical Inspectorate Electricity Meteorological Services Postal Services Public Utilities Recycling Telephones Waste Management Waste Water Management Water Water Resources Management [September 9, 2020] 1407
1159–Continued ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Public Utilities Statutory Board and Other Bodies: Regulated Industries Commission Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPOST) Water and Sewage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (WASA) –Water Resources Agency
Wholly Owned Enterprises: National Maintenance Training and Security Company Limited (MTS) Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company Limited (SWMCOL)
Indirectly Owned Enterprises: Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT)
1160 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES 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 to the SENATOR THE HONOURABLE KAZIM IMTIAZ HOSEIN responsibility for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government, as specified in the attached Schedule hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Rural Development Construction and maintenance of Access Roads, Drainage and Irrigation Systems and Local Government Local Government (including Garbage Collection and Disposal) Monitoring of Work Programme of all service delivery agencies to ensure optimal benefit for rural communities Municipal and other Local Government Bodies National Reforestation and Watershed Rehabilitation Programme Parks and Recreation Grounds Public Health and Sanitation Rural Development Rural Development Planning and Management Waste Management Winding up of operations of the Ministry of Local Government and managing the transition to the new service delivery arrangements
Statutory Board and Other Bodies: Arima Borough Corporation Chaguanas Borough Corporation Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation Diego Martin Regional Corporation Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation Penal/Debe Regional Corporation Point Fortin Borough Corporation Port-of-Spain City Corporation Princes Town Regional Corporation San Fernando City Corporation Sangre Grande Regional Corporation San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation Siparia Regional Corporation Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation 1408 [September 9, 2020] 1160–Continued ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTIONS:–CONTINUED
SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Rural Development Wholly Owned Enterprises: and Local Government Rural Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (RDC) The CEPEP Company Limited and South Programmes
1161 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 to SENATOR THE HONOURABLE DONNA COX, responsibility for the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, including the administration and the business and departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President SCHEDULE Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Social Development Adult Education and Family Services Ageing Division Disbursement of funds/sponsorship Policy and Monitoring Interdisciplinary Child Development Centre Integrated Social Services National Family Services National Social Development Programme Senior Citizens Homes Social Impact Assessment and Review Social Planning, Development and Monitoring Social Policy 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 Social Services Measurement and Policies
Statutory Boards and other Bodies: Adoption Boards Social Welfare District Boards Trinidad and Tobago Association for Retarded Children Trinidad and Tobago Association in Aid of Deaf Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association [September 9, 2020] 1409
1162 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPORT AND COMMUNITY 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 to the HONOURABLE SHAMFA CUDJOE, M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Sport and Community Development including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Sport Sport and Community Development –National Governing Bodies/Sport Serving Associations –National Sport Policy –Physical Education, Recreation and Sport–Adult –Sports and Multi-Purpose Facilities –Total Participation and High Performance Sports
Community Development: –Best Village –Community Action for Revival and Empowerment –Community Centres/Civic Centres –Community Development –Community Development Fund –Community Development Policy and Monitoring –Community Education (Skills Training) Programme –Community Mediation –Entrepreneurship at the Community Level –Management of Issues relating to First Peoples –Regional Complexes –Transformation and Development Centres
Statutory Boards and other Bodies: National Association of Village and Community Councils Trinidad and Tobago Anti-Doping Organisation Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Board of Control Village Councils
Wholly Owned Enterprises: Export Centres Company Limited National Commission for Self Help Limited The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT) 1410 [September 9, 2020]
1163
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, 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 to SENATORTHE HONOURABLE RANDALL MITCHELL, responsibility for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government, as specified in the attached Schedule hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Tourism, Tourism Culture and the Arts –Hotel Development –Tourism and Tourism Products –Tourism Policy Culture and the Arts –Carnival –Creative Arts –Cultural Products and Centres –Culture • Cultural Organisations • National Days and Festivals • Steel Bands • Tassa National Philharmonic Orchestra
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Carnival Institute NAPA Hotel Naparima Bowl National Academy for the Performaing Arts National Carnival Commission National Museum and Art Gallery National Steel Symphony Orchestra National Theatre Arts Company Queen’s Hall Southern Academy for the Performing Arts
Wholly Owned Enterprises: Tourism Trinidad Limited [September 9, 2020] 1411
1164 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 to the SENATOR THE HONOURABLE PAULA GOPEE-SCOON, responsibility for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government, as specified in the attached Schedule hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Trade and Commerce Industry –Anti-Dumping –Competition Policy Consumer Affairs –Consumer Empowerment –Consumer Protection –Consumer Research eCommerce Export Processing Zones Incubating Local Industries Industrial Parks Industry Metrology Product Information Product Quality Development Technology Park Trade –Trade Agreements –Trade Policy
Statutory Boards and Other Bodies: Betting Levy Board Fair Trading Commission Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority
Wholly Owned Enterprises: Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited (e Teck) Invest Trinidad and Tobago (investTT) Trinidad and Tobago Creative Industries Company Limited (CREATIVE TT) Trinidad and Tobago Free Zones Company Limited
Majority Owned Enterprise: The National Export Facilitation Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (exporTT) (formally BDC)
Indirectly Owned Enterprises: Caribbean Leasing Company Limited National Flour Mills Limited (NFM) Trinidad and Tobago Fashion Company Limited Trinidad and Tobago Film Company Limited Trinidad and Tobago Music Company Limited 1412 [September 9, 2020]
1165 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 to the SENATOR the HONOURABLE ROHAN SINANAN, responsibility for the Ministry of Works and Transport, including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government Minister of Works and Air Services Agreements Transport Bridges Civil Aviation Coastal Erosion Construction Drainage Habours Maintenance Maritime Services Mechanical Services Motor Vehicle Registration and Control National Transportation Ports (including Airports) Public Transport Shipping Roads and Highways Traffic Management Unemployment Relief Programme (Works)
Programmes: The CEPEP Company Limited (North Programmes) Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency
Wholly Owned Enterprises: National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO) The Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (VMCOTT)
Majority Owned Enterprises: National Helicopter Services Limited Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO)
Statutory Boards and other Bodies: Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Pilotage Authority Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Public Transport Service Corporation Trinidad and Tobago Transport Board Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority [September 9, 2020] 1413
1166 ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL SERVICE
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 to the HONOURABLE FITZGERALD HINDS M.P., responsibility for the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service including the administration and the business of the Departments of Government as specified in the Schedule attached hereto, with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. President
SCHEDULE
Minister Business and Departments of Government
Minister of Youth Development Micro Development Cooperatives including Credit Unions and National Service National Youth Commission National Youth Policy Transition Homes Youth Empowerment Centres Youth Facilities Youth Advisory Council Youth Groups
Programmes: Civilian Conservation Corps Diversion Programmes for Youths Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme Military-led Academic Training Programme Military-Led Programmes of Apprenticeship and Reorientation Training National Mentorship Programme National Service Programme Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme
Statutory Boards and other Bodies: Friendly Societies Youth Training Centre Board of Management
Wholly Owned Enterprises: National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited
1167
APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE STUART RICHARD YOUNG, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister in the performance of such duties specified by the Prime Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President 1414 [September 9, 2020] 1168 APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE SYMON DE NOBRIGA, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister in the performance of such duties specified by the Prime Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1169 APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE AYANNA WEBSTER-ROY, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister in the performance of such duties specified by the Prime Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1170 APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINSTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed SENATOR THE HONOURABLE RENUKA SAGRAMSINGH-SOOKLAL, to assist the Minister in the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs in the performance of such duties specified by the Attorney General from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1171 APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND AND FISHERIES
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed SENATORTHE HONOURABLE AVINASH SINGH, to assist the Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries in the performance of such duties specified by the Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1172 APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE LISA MORRIS-JULIAN, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Ministry of Education in the performance of such duties specified by the Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President [September 9, 2020] 1415
1173
APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE BRIAN MANNING, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Ministry of Finance in the performance of such duties specified by the Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1174
APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE ADRIAN LEONCE, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in the performance of such duties specified by the Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1175
APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTIONS:
ITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed SENATORTHE HONOURABLE HASSEL BACCHUS, to assist the Minister in the Ministry of the Public Administration and Digital Transformation in the performance of such duties specified by the Minister from time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
1176
APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT
DIRECTIONS:
IITIS hereby notified for general information that Her Excellency the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister under the provisions of section 76(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed the HONOURABLE FOSTER CUMMINGS, M.P., to assist the Minister in the Ministry of Works and Transport in the performance of such duties specified by the Minister time to time with immediate effect.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2020. C. JACKMAN-WALDRON Secretary to Her Excellency President
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