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ORDER PAPER OF THE TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ____________________________________________________
2017 – 2021 SESSION ____________________________________________________
7TH SITTING at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday September 28, 2017 at Assembly Chamber Jerningham Street, Scarborough, Tobago
Members of the 2017 – 2021 Session:
Presiding Officer - Dr. Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus ========================================== Assemblyman Kelvin Charles- Member for Black Rock/Whim/Spring Garden Assemblyman Joel Jack –Member for Bacolet/Mt. St. George Assemblyman Marslyn Melville-Jack – Member for Scarborough/Calder Hall Assemblyman Ancil Dennis – Member for Buccoo/Mt. Pleasant Assemblyman Marisha Osmond – Member for Plymouth/Golden Lane Assemblyman Clarence Jacob – Member for Canaan/Bon Accord Assemblyman Sheldon Cunningham – Member for Providence/Mason Hall/Moriah Assemblyman Jomo Pitt – Member for Lambeau/Signal Hill Assemblyman Shomari Hector – Member for Bethel/Mt. Irvine Assemblyman Hayden Spencer – Member for Goodwood/Belle Garden West Assemblyman Watson Duke – Member for Belle Garden East/Roxborough/Delaford Assemblyman Farley Augustine – Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside
======================================== Councillor Kwesi Des Vignes Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington Councillor Nadine Stewart-Phillips Councillor Dr. Faith B. Yisrael
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ORDER OF BUSINESS (a)
PRAYERS
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OATH OF ALLEGIANCE OF A NEW MEMBER
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
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ASSEMBLY BILLS SENT BACK FROM CABINET
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ASSEMBLY LAWS BROUGHT BACK FROM PARLIAMENT
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PETITIONS
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PAPERS
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PRESENTATION OF REPORTS FROM: (i)
Dispute Resolution Commission
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Select Committees Code of Conduct Report as at May 2017
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QUESTIONS TO SECRETARIES Questions for Oral Answer
* QUESTION NO. 5 TO THE SECRETARY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, QUARIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT (By the Minority Leader) Please provide the Assembly Legislature with a status report on the “THE CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) (TOBAGO SELF-GOVERNMENT) BILL, 2016.” Specifically, what year, month or specific date will the bill be brought to the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament for debate and passage? * QUESTION NO. 6 TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY (By the Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside) 3
Can the Chief Secretary inform this House of the names of those companies and or organizations that were contracted by the Executive Council to provide the fireworks showcase for 2017 Independence and Republic Day Celebrations in Scarborough and Roxborough respectively and indicate the process used for awarding such contracts? * QUESTION NO. 7 TO THE SECRETARY OF FOOD PRODUCTION, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (By the Minority Councillor) Outline the Terms of Reference for the Agricultural Revitalisation Team (ART), specifically stating the compensation package for the members, the goals/objectives of the ART, and the updated timelines and deliverables for the ART.
* QUESTION NO. 8 TO THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
(By the Minority Leader) The Roxborough Hospital had been named by the PNM-led THA Executive Council as a priority project for the East and North East of Tobago. What are the estimated start and completion dates of the Roxborough Hospital? * QUESTION NO. 9 TO THE SECRETARY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, QUARRIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(By the Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside) Work on the road descending into Charlotteville has stopped for more than a month although that road can be viewed as critically dangerous given that deaths have occurred along the hairpin bends. Can the Secretary explain to this House why work has stopped and when work is expected to resume? * QUESTION NO. 10 TO THE SECRETARY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR (By the Minority Councillor) What is the status of the construction of the Belle Garden Community Centre; which contractor has been engaged to complete the works; what is the estimated cost; and what is the estimated completion date? 4
* QUESTION NO. 11 TO THE SECRETARY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, QUARRIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT (By the Minority Leader) The existing sea wall along the coast between Roxborough and Kendal has begun to collapse, resulting in homes and businesses being damaged structurally. What are the short and long term plans to treat with the collapsing sea wall and the coastal erosion that threatens homes along the Roxborough to Kendal beach front? * QUESTION NO. 12 TO THE SECRETARY INFRASTRUCTURE, QUARRIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT (By the Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside) Several of the traditional work gangs in the Speyside district are critically short staffed due to retirement and the untimely deaths of workers. This has severely affected the maintenance of primary and secondary roads in the East and North East of the island. How do you plan to strategically treat with road maintenance in the area given the shortfall in staffing? * QUESTION NO. 13 TO THE SECRETARY OF FOOD PRODUCTION, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (By the Minority Councillor) Agricultural Access Road projects have begun in various communities in the Goodwood/Belle Garden Electoral district. With respect to the Cadiff Road, Pembroke/Glamorgan, please provide the following information: which contractor has been engaged to complete the works; what is the estimated cost; and what is the estimated completion date?
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REQUESTS FOR LEAVE TO MOVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY ON DEFINITE MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE STATEMENTS BY SECRETARIES OR ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
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PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS
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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
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MOTIONS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OR SITTINGS OF THE ASSEMBLY AND MOVED BY A SECRETARY OR ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5
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PUBLIC BUSINESS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BUSINESS MOTION WHEREAS the health of the people of Tobago is a priority for this Assembly and the health of our children an even greater priority; AND WHEREAS the prevalence and severity of obesity among children is increasing, which can lead to chronic illnesses; AND WHEREAS diet has a profound effect on the physical and mental well-being and long-term health of individuals; BE IT RESOLVED that this House endorse the decision of the Executive Council to initiate the Healthy Eating in Schools Pilot Project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this House take appropriate steps to encourage all stakeholders to support this worthy initiative.
(By the Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development) PRIVATE BUSINESS (p) MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT SHARON IRVINE-COMBIE CLERK OF THE ASSEMBLY (AG.) ASSEMBLY LEGISLATURE SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING JERNINGHAM STREET SCARBOROUGH TOBAGO
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