DOCSLIB.ORG

Tobago Self Government) Bill, 2018 Was Carried Over to the Fourth Session of the 11Th Parliament

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Tobago Self Government) Bill, 2018 Was Carried Over to the Fourth Session of the 11Th Parliament PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO THIRD INTERIM REPORT OF THE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO CONSIDER AND REPORT ON THE CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) (TOBAGO SELF-GOVERNMENT) BILL, 2018 FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT (2019/2020) Ordered to be printed TOGETHER WITH THE MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS PARL: 14/3/76 HOR PAPER NO: / 2020 SENATE PAPER NO: /2020 Contents THIRD SESSION ............................................................................................................................................. 3 MANDATE ................................................................................................................................................. 3 MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE ......................................................................................................... 3 CHAIRMANSHIP ........................................................................................................................................ 3 MEETINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 3 WORK DONE DURING THE THIRD SESSION ............................................................................................. 4 REPORT ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 FOURTH SESSION .......................................................................................................................................... 7 MANDATE ................................................................................................................................................. 7 MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE ......................................................................................................... 7 CHAIRMANSHIP ........................................................................................................................................ 7 SECRETARIAT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................ 8 INTERIM REPORTS .................................................................................................................................... 8 MEETINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 8 WORK DONE DURING THE FOURTH SESSION .......................................................................................... 9 REPORT ................................................................................................................................................... 10 RECOMMENDATION ............................................................................................................................... 10 FIFTH SESSION ............................................................................................................................................ 11 MANDATE ............................................................................................................................................... 11 MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................... 11 CHAIRMANSHIP ...................................................................................................................................... 11 SECRETARIAT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT .............................................................................................. 11 MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 12 WORK DONE DURING THE FIFTH SESSION ............................................................................................ 12 REPORT ................................................................................................................................................... 17 RECOMMENDATION ............................................................................................................................... 18 Appendix I – Minutes of First Session Meetings ....................................................................................... 19 Appendix II – Minutes of Fourth Session Meetings .................................................................................. 54 Appendix III - Minutes of Fifth Session Meetings ..................................................................................... 95 Appendix IV – Summary of UNDP Experts’ Recommendations.............................................................. 119 2 THIRD SESSION MANDATE 1. Pursuant to resolutions of the House of Representatives on Friday March 09, 2018, and of the Senate on Tuesday March 13, 2018, a Joint Select Committee was established: “to consider and report on the Constitution (Amendment) (Tobago Self- Government) Bill, 2018” and “to report by July 31, 2018”. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE 2. The following persons were appointed to serve on the Committee: . Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis MP . Mr. Terrence Deyalsingh MP . Ms. Shamfa Cudjoe MP . Mr. Fitzgerald Hinds MP . Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh MP . Ms. Ramona Ramdial MP . Mr. Foster Cummings . Mr. Nigel De Freitas . Mr. Clarence Rambharat . Mr. Saddam Hosein . Mr. Stephen Creese . Dr. Dhanayshar Mahabir CHAIRMANSHIP 3. At its First Meeting on Friday March 23, 2018, the Committee elected Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, MP to be its Chair, in accordance with House of Representatives Standing Order 97(3) and Senate Standing Order 87(3). MEETINGS 4. During the Third Session, Eleventh Parliament, the Committee held eight (8) meetings on the following dates: . Friday March 23, 2018; . Thursday April 5, 2018; . Thursday April 19, 2018; . Thursday May 17, 2018; 3 . Thursday May 24, 2018; . Sunday June 10, 2018; . Tuesday June 26, 2018; and . Friday July 06, 2018. 5. The Minutes of the Meetings held during the Third Session are attached at Appendix I. WORK DONE DURING THE THIRD SESSION 6. At its First Meeting held on Friday March 23, 2018, the Committee agreed to have personnel from the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, PS Secretariat, Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs and the Law Reform Commission attend all meetings of the Committee. 7. During preliminary discussions the Committee agreed to issue a call for submissions from the public. Written submissions/comments on the Constitution (Amendment) (Tobago Self-Government) Act, 2018 were requested via print media, as well as on the Parliament Channel and the Parliament’s social media platforms with an initial deadline of April 30, 2018. The deadline was extended to May 31, 2018, however, stakeholders and members of the public continued to send submissions after the extended deadline. 8. At its Second Meeting held on Thursday April 5, 2018, the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel was invited to make a comprehensive explanation of the Bill in the form of a presentation. 9. At its Third Meeting held on Thursday April 19, 2018, the Committee agreed hold discussions on the policy aspects of the Bill with officials from the Tobago House of Assembly. 10. At its Fourth Meeting held on Thursday May 17, 2018, the Committee to invited Dr. Rita Pemberton (Retired Head of Department & Senior Lecturer UWI) to present a Historical Perspective on the Union of Trinidad and Tobago. 11. At its Fifth Meeting held on Thursday May 24, 2018, the Committee had a Skype consultation with Mr. Jason Gluck, Policy Specialist, UNDP, and his colleague, Ms. Christina Murray (UN Department of Political Affairs) to hear their views on the Bill. 12. The Committee agreed to hold its Sixth Meeting in Tobago with a public hearing on Sunday June 10, 2018 where the general public was allowed to address their concerns of the Bill. 4 13. The Committee agreed that due to the number of submissions received from stakeholders and members of the public, the submissions would be tabulated by clauses of the Bill to facilitate proper examination of the submissions. 14. The Committee agreed to invite Mr. Delano Bart, QC former Attorney General, St. Kitts and Nevis to an in-camera meeting on Friday July 06, 2018 to discuss the experience of gaining self-autonomy for Nevis. 15. The Committee received written submissions from: . The Tobago House of Assembly; . Association of Real Estate Agents; . Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago; . Ministry of Finance - Inland Revenue Division; . The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago; . Elections & Boundaries Commission; . Ministry of Finance - Office of the Permanent Secretary; . The Movement for Transformation; . Personnel Department; . Ministry of Public Administration and Communications - Legal Services Division; . The Environmental Management Authority; . Ministry of Planning and Development - Office of the Permanent Secretary; . National Joint Action Committee; . Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago; . Public Service Association; . Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), The University of the West Indies (UWI); . Service Commissions Department; . Mr. Reginald Dumas; . Mr. Stephen Kangal; . Mr. Bindley Benjamin; . Ms. Dawn Glaisher; . Ms. Rachael Almondoz; . Mr. Vanus James; . Mr. Mervyn O’Neil; . Mr. Reginald Phillips; . Mr. Rodney Piggott; . Mr. Clyde Weatherhead; . Mr. Sean Nedd; . Mr. Rampersad Sieuraj; . Dr. Petra Bridgemohan; and . Ms. Carlene Philip.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Second Report of the Joint Select Committee on Foreign Affairs on An
    THE SECOND REPORT ON AN INQUIRY INTO REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND THE STRENGTHENING OF THE CARICOM INSTITUTION FOURTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT Committee Mandate The Joint Select Committee on Foreign Affairs is established by Standing Orders 105 and 95 of the House of Representatives and Senate respectfully and is mandated to consider from time to time and report whenever necessary on: (a) all matters relating to the foreign policy of the Government (including missions abroad) and examining the implications and likely effect on Trinidad and Tobago; (b) International treaties and agreements entered into by the Government on behalf of the State and advising the Parliament of their likely impact on Trinidad and Tobago; and (c) other matters relating to Foreign Affairs as may be referred to it by the House. Committee Membership Ms. Marlene Mc Donald, MP Chairman Ms. Paula Gopee-Scoon Vice-Chairman Mr. Avinash Singh Member Ms. Anita Haynes Member Mr. Terrence Deyalsingh, MP Member Ms. Shamfa Cudjoe, MP Member Mr. Rodney Charles, MP Member Dr. Maria Dillon- Remy1 Member Secretariat Support Mrs. Angelique Massiah Secretary Ms. Kimberly Mitchell Assistant Secretary Ms. Katharina Gokool Graduate Research Assistant Publication An electronic copy of this report can be found on the Parliament website using the following link: http://www.ttparliament.org/committee_business.php?mid=19&id=237&pid=28 Contact Information All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary Joint Select Committee on Foreign Affairs Office of the Parliament Levels G-7, Tower D The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre 1A Wrightson Road Port of Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Tel: (868) 624-7275 Ext 2288; 2317 Fax: (868) 625-4672 Email: [email protected] Date Presented in HOR: December 17, 2018 Date Presented in Senate: December 18, 2018 1 Dr.
    [Show full text]
  • 20150610, Unrevised Senate Debate
    1 Papers Laid 2015.06.10 SENATE Wednesday, June 10, 2015 The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. PRAYERS [MADAM PRESIDENT in the Chair] PAPERS LAID 1 Annual Administrative Report of the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT) for the year 2010. [The Minister of Sport (Sen. The Hon. Brent Sancho)] 2 Annual Administrative Report of the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT) for the year 2011. [Sen. The Hon. B. Sancho] 3 Annual Administrative Report of the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT) for the year 2012. [Sen. The Hon. B. Sancho] 4 Annual Administrative Report of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs for the year 2010. [Sen. The Hon. B. Sancho] 5 Annual Administrative Report of the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation for the period October 2013 to September 2014. [The Minister of Local Government (Sen. The Hon. Marlene Coudray)] 6 Annual Administrative Report of the Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago for fiscal year 2013. [The Minister of Tourism (Sen. The Hon. Gerald Hadeed] 7 Annual Administrative Report of the ExporTT Limited for the fiscal year 2012/2013. [The Minister of Trade, Industry, Investment and Communications (Sen. The Hon. Vasant Bharath)] UNREVISED 2 Papers Laid (cont’d) 2015.06.10 8 Annual Administrative Report of the Evolving Technologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited for the fiscal year 2012. [Sen. The Hon. V. Bharath] 9 Annual Report of the Statutory Authorities Service Commission for the period October 2012 to September 2013. [The Minister of the Environment and Water Resources (Sen.
    [Show full text]
  • Trinidad & Tobago 2014
    Libros Latinos P.O. Box 1103 Redlands CA 92373 Tel: 800-645-4276 Fax: 909-335-9945 [email protected] www.libroslatinos.com Terms: All prices are net to all, and orders prepaid. Books returnable within ten days of receipt if not as described. Please order by book ID number. Trinidad & Tobago 2014 1. Aiyejina, Funso. SELF-PORTRAITS. Interviews with Ten West Indian Writers and Two Critics. St. Augustine, Trinidad: The University of the West Indies: School of Continuing Studies, 2003. ISBN: 976620182X. ix, 270p., photos, wrps. Paperback. New. (106879) $35.00 Includes interviews with the following West Indian literary figures of importance and critics: Earl Lovelace, Jennifer Rahim, Jane King and Gordon Rohlehr, among others 2. Aiyenjina, Funso (Editor) with Judy Stone. MOVING RIGHT ALONG. CARIBBEAN STORIES IN HONOUR OF JOHN CROPPER. Caroni, Trinidad: Lexicon Trinidad, 2010. 1st ed. ISBN: 9788766310585. 8vo, wrps, 135 p. Paperback. New. (153834) $45.00 Short Stories that give a cross-section of the Caribbean people. Drawn from the best of the work by the participants in The Cropper Foundation Writer's Workshop, 2000-2008. Aiyenjina is the Dean of the Factulty of Humanities and Education at UWI and Professor of English and Africana & Asian Literature. 3. Akele, Akumubo (Dr.). HERBWATCH FOR HEALTH & NUTRITION. A Scientific Study on AIDS Overlook, Research & Documentation. Trinidad: [Holy Trinity], 2010. First edition. 37, (2)p., color photo plates, illus., tables, staplebound wrps. Paperback. Very Good. (147776) $20.00 Includes the following sections: "Herbs & Disease", "Insulin", "AIDS Overlook", "Nutritional Facts". Signed by the author, in black ink. 4. Ali, Michael A.
    [Show full text]
  • Hansard Will Bear It Out—That CDAP Drugs Are Not Good
    1 Leave of Absence 2017.05.15 SENATE Monday, May 15, 2017 The Senate met at 1.30 p.m. PRAYERS [MADAM PRESIDENT in the Chair] LEAVE OF ABSENCE Madam President: Hon. Senators, I have granted leave of absence to Sen. Daniel Solomon who is out of the country. SENATOR’S APPOINTMENT Madam President: Hon. Senators, I have received the following correspondence from His Excellency the President, Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona O.R.T.T., S.C.: “THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY SENATOR By His Excellency ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA, O.R.T.T., S.C., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. /s/ Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona O.R.T.T. S.C. President. TO: MS. CHRISTLYN MOORE WHEREAS Senator DANIEL SOLOMON is incapable of performing his duties as a Senator by reason of his absence from Trinidad and Tobago: UNREVISED 2 Senator’s Appointment (cont’d) 2017.05.15 NOW, THEREFORE, I, ANTHONY THOMAS AQUINAS CARMONA, President as aforesaid, in exercise of the power vested in me by section 44(1)(a) and section 44(4)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, do hereby appoint you, CHRISTLYN MOORE, to be temporarily a member of the Senate, with effect from 15th May, 2017 and continuing during the absence from Trinidad and Tobago of the said Senator Daniel Solomon. Given under my Hand and the Seal of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at the Office of the President, St.
    [Show full text]
  • Pensamiento Propio Se Abordan Estos Y Otros Aspectos Trascendentales Para Los Procesos De Integración Re- Gional
    EDITORIAL 1 COYUNTURA El desafío del ALCA: Caricom y la Asociación de Estados del Caribe RIYAD INSANALLY 5 Reflexiones críticas y propositivas sobre regionalismo abierto en América Latina ALFREDO GUERRA-BORGES 17 La dinámica hemisférica de la integración: Algunas observaciones globales DAVID E.LEWIS 35 INVESTIGACIÓN Y ANÁLISIS La ocasión desaprovechada: El proceso consultivo para una unión política en la iniciativa de la Organización de Estados del Caribe Oriental PATSY LEVVIS 5 5 Integración económica y formación de un espacio social: La Unión Europea, la Comunidad Andina y el Mercosur BRUNO PODESTÁ 75 DOCUMENTOS Declaración del Comité Consultivo del SICA 105 RESEÑA Centroamérica en reestructuración: Integración regional en Centroamérica PEDRO CALDENTEY DEL POZO 111 PULSO BIBLIOGRÁFICO 115 COLABORAN EN ESTA EDICIÓN 121 En portada: Humberto Jaimes Sánchez (Venezuela) Orgánica, óleo sobre tela (fragmento) 106,7 x 127 em. En: Mirando a la América Latina v el Caribe. Sevilla, i992. Al arribar al penúltimo año del segundo milenio de nuestra era, los dinámicos procesos de integración y globalización actualmente en marcha suscitan numerosas preocupaciones, expectativas y propues- tas entre la diversidad de actores de la sociedad civil del Gran Caribe. Parte de las preocupaciones se refieren al marcado énfasis que los procesos de integración han puesto en la dinámica comercial, y la necesidad de incorporar una perspectiva más integral que com- prenda también el terreno de "lo social", La fórmula "integración igual a comercio" se acepta generalmente como un axioma, y se de- jan en segundo plano las prioridades sociales, aun cuando las deci- siones que los gobiernos adoptan en el plano comercial repercuten de manera significativa en las demás esferas de la vida social, inclu- yendo el deterioro del medio ambiente.
    [Show full text]
  • Faculty Report 05/06
    education [should be] the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world. PAULO FREIRE – BRAZILIAN EDUCATOR, THEORIST AND ACTIVIST 2 faculty of engineering In May of this year, the Faculty of Engineering brought together key stakeholders from the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT), the Board of Engineering of Trinidad & Tobago (BOETT), the Institute of Surveyors, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education, The UWI Alumni Association, several prominent engineers from the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as staff and students of the Faculty. The Campus Principal addressed the meeting and noted that “the contribution of the Faculty of Engineering to Caribbean society, and especially to Industry, has been significant.” This fact was evident, he pointed out, given that the Faculty had produced the majority of the region’s engineers. However, he highlighted the reality that institution-building is an arduous and ongoing task, particularly as The University embarks on a new strategic direction. Therefore, in keeping with this direction, we in the Faculty of Engineering have embarked on a process of dialogue with Industry, Business and the Public Sector, in order to continue to produce well-equipped, top-quality graduates and build collaborative research links. Our aim is not only to respond effectively to our stakeholders, but to be trend setters, deepening our involvement so that we are aware of the challenges they face, and become an active part of the solution. Professor Clement Sankat Dean, Faculty of Engineering 3 Students Graduation Enrolment The Faculty celebrated a total of 337 graduates from One of the most selective Faculties on the St.
    [Show full text]
  • Tuesday 04 April, 2017
    1 Leave of Absence 2017.04.04 SENATE Tuesday, April 04, 2017 The Senate met at 1.30 p.m. PRAYERS [MADAM PRESIDENT in the Chair] LEAVE OF ABSENCE Madam President: Hon. Senators, I have granted leave of absence to Sen. H.R. Ian Roach who is ill. SENATOR’S APPOINTMENT Madam President: Hon. Senators, I will ask your indulgence to do the swearing in of the temporary Senator a little later in the proceedings. WELCOME Madam President: Hon. Senators, may I just welcome the Leader of Government Business back into this Chamber. [Desk thumping] PAPERS LAID 1. Annual Audited Financial Statements of the National Schools Dietary Services Limited for the financial year ended September 30, 2015. [The Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance (Hon. Colm Imbert)] 2. Ministerial Response of the Ministry of Education to the First Report of the Joint Select Committee on Social Services and Public Administration on an Inquiry into the Current Level of Violence Among Students in Schools with Particular Focus on Physical and Cyber Bullying. [The Minister of Energy and Energy Industries (Sen. The Hon. Franklin Khan)] 3. Annual Audited Financial Statements of the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Business Development Limited, (TTTBDL) for the financial year ended December 31, 2014. [Hon. C. Imbert] UNREVISED 2 Papers Laid 2017.04.04 4. Audited Financial Statements of the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Business Development Limited, (TTTBDL) for the financial year ended December 31, 2015. [Hon. C. Imbert] 5. Annual Report on the Operations of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) for the financial year ended June 30, 2015.
    [Show full text]
  • Hansard Library and I Found That There Was Stout Opposition, from One Party Only, to a Revision of Standing Orders, and That Was the UNC
    1 Appropriation Bill, 2014 Wednesday, October 01, 2014 SENATE Wednesday, October 01, 2014 The Senate met at 10.00 a.m. PRAYERS [MR. VICE-PRESIDENT in the Chair] APPROPRIATION (FINANCIAL YEAR 2015) BILL, 2014 [Second Day] Order read for resuming adjourned debate on question [September 30, 2014]: That the Bill be now read a second time. Question again proposed. Mr. Vice-President: A list of those who spoke previously: Sen. The Hon. Larry Howai, Minister of Finance and the Economy, mover of the Motion; Sen. Dr. Lester Henry; Sen. Dr. Rolph Balgobin; Sen. The Hon. Dr. Bhoendradatt Tewarie; Sen. Helen Drayton; Sen. The Hon. Raziah Ahmed; Sen. Shamfa Cudjoe; Sen. Dr. Dhanayshar Mahabir; Sen. The Hon. Embau Moheni; Sen. Dr. Victor Wheeler. All Senators wishing to join in the debate may do so now. Sen. The Hon. F. Karim [Desk thumping] The Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (Sen. The Hon. Fazal Karim: Thank you very much, Mr. Vice-President, and let me welcome you once more in the Chair. Mr. Vice-President, it is my pleasure to have been afforded this opportunity by you to join in this very significant and historic debate this morning, and I want to immediately join with the rest of my colleagues in congratulating our hon. Prime Minister, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar for her leadership role in steering our economy once again as a success story. UNREVISED 2 Appropriation Bill, 2014 (cont’d) Wednesday, October 01, 2014 Sen. The Hon. F. Karim (cont’d) I also wish to take the opportunity to congratulate the hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Delegation Report
    REPORT 42nd Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 16 to 24, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1 Coinciding events and activities ........................................................................................... 4 11th Annual Meeting and Conference of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CCA Region) ........................................................................................................................ 5 Summary of conference sessions .............................................................................................. 6 Opening Ceremony ................................................................................................................... 7 Summary of proceedings of Conference Sessions .................................................................. 7 Annual General Meeting .................................................................................................... 11 Hot Topics Forum Topic ........................................................................................................ 12 Appendix I ........................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix II .........................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • 19961227, Senate Debates
    253 Leave of Absence Friday, December 27, 1996 SENATE Friday, December 27, 1996 The Senate met at 9.00 a.m. PRAYERS [MR. PRESIDENT in the Chair] LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr. President: Hon. Senators, I have granted leave to Sen. Martin Daly from sittings of the Senate from December 21, 1996 to January 06, 1997. SENATOR’S APPOINTMENT Mr. President: I have received communication from His Excellency the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: “By His Excellency NOOR MOHAMED HASSANALI, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Noor M. Hassanali President TO: DHANAYSHAR MAHABIR WHEREAS Senator Martin Daly is incapable of performing his functions as a Senator by reason of his absence from Trinidad and Tobago: NOW, THEREFORE, I, NOOR MOHAMED HASSANALI, President as aforesaid, in exercise of the power vested in me by section 40(2)(c) and section 44 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, do hereby appoint you, DHANAYSHAR MAHABIR, to be temporarily a member of the Senate, with effect from December 21, 1996 and continuing during the absence from Trinidad and Tobago of the said Senator Martin Daly. Given under my Hand and the Seal of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at the Office of the President, St. Ann’s, this 19th day of December, 1996.” 254 Oath of Allegiance Friday, December 27, 1996 OATH OF ALLEGIANCE Sen. Dhanayshar Mahabir took and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by law. SEASON’S GREETINGS Mr. President: I have also received a letter from the Tobago House of Assembly which reads as follows: “SECRETARIAT AND LEGAL DIVISION, Tobago House of Assembly, Scarborough, Tobago, December 24, 1996.
    [Show full text]
  • 19 (2005), 7-55 [7] Rmc, 19 (2005), 7-55 [8] Introducción
    EL PENSAMIENTO DE LA DEPENDENCIA EN EL CARIBE ANGLÓFONO /7 EL PENSAMIENTO DE LA DEPENDENCIA EN EL CARIBE ANGLÓFONO* NORMAN GIRVAN** Instituto de Estudios de Posgrado de Relaciones Internacionales Universidad de West Indies, recinto de St. Augustine, Trinidad y Tobago * Este artículo es parte de un proyecto sobre las tradiciones intelectuales caribeñas, desarrollado por el Departamento de Historia de la Universidad de West Indies, recinto de Mona, Jamaica. Estoy en deuda con Kari Polanyi Levitt, Dennis Pantin, Glenn Sankatsing y Eric St. Cyr por sus atentos comentarios acerca de una versión anterior. Asumo toda la responsabilidad por los errores en cuanto a datos, interpretación u omisión que el artículo pudiera contener. ** OJO - Falta dirección del lugar de adscripción. RMC, 19 (2005), 7-55 [7] RMC, 19 (2005), 7-55 [8] INTRODUCCIÓN El pensamiento de la dependencia en el Caribe anglófono surgió a principios del periodo poscolonial. Atribuía los problemas del desarrollo a la continuada dependencia económica, cultural y epistemológica de la región con respecto al mundo me- tropolitano, y reclamaba que la descolonización se extendiera a estas otras esferas. La dependencia fue un elemento significati- vo en la radicalización ideológica y política en las décadas de 1960 y 1970, y generó un gran debate académico y muchas evaluacio- nes críticas. Su influencia disminuyó a partir de los años ochenta, pero recientemente ha concitado un interés renovado, producto de la crítica a la globalización neoliberal. La escuela de pensamiento sobre la dependencia no era mono- lítica; más bien mostraba considerable diversidad en cuanto a metodología, temas y contenido prescriptivo. Este artículo se ocu- pa de cuatro corrientes principales, interrelacionadas, del pensa- miento dependentista: a) el pensamiento del Grupo Nuevo Mundo, b) la escuela de la plantación y de las corporaciones multi- nacionales,1 c) otras formulaciones estructuralistas, y d) enfoques marxistas tercermundistas: la dependencia como capitalismo periférico.
    [Show full text]
  • 20150113, Unrevised Senate Debate
    1 New Year Greetings 2015.01.13 SENATE Tuesday, January 13, 2015 The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. PRAYERS [MR. PRESIDENT in the Chair] NEW YEAR GREETINGS Mr. President: Hon. Members, perhaps it is a good moment to wish you all the best for this new year, 2015, and to inform you that during the recess period we did receive greetings from the Speaker of the Knesset in Jerusalem and from the Tobago House of Assembly, and so I propose to read into the record those greetings that were brought from us. So, we have greetings from the Speaker of the Knesset in Jerusalem wishing this Parliament: “a happy successful and prosperous new year, filled with harmony and serenity” —and it was given on behalf of the Speaker and fellow members of the Knesset. “May the New Year be one of healing and creation, may it be a year of hope. May the New Year be one of tolerance between religions and cultures and may we work towards better days. After all, we are the children of the same God.” And that was, as I said, from the Speaker of the Knesset. We also had, from the Tobago House of Assembly and the Clerk of the Senate, wishing all Members present: UNREVISED 2 New Year Greetings 2015.01.13 “Season’s Greetings for a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.” And sent to us by the Clerk of the Assembly. So, I thought this was fittingly put on the record. ARRANGEMENT OF BUSINESS Mr. President: Members will know of the untimely passing of Sen.
    [Show full text]