Order Paper 23rd Sitting 2017-2021 (Thursday 28th February, 2019)

THA (S) 2/11/1 VOL. VIII

ORDER PAPER OF THE TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY _____________________________________

2017 – 2021 SESSION _____________________________________

23RD SITTING at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday 28th February, 2019 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 Assemblyman Marisha Osmond

- Member for Buccoo/Mt. Pleasant - 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 Assemblyman Hayden Spencer

- Member for Bethel/Mt. Irvine - Member for Goodwood/Belle Garden West - Member for Belle Garden East/Roxborough/Delaford - Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside

Assemblyman Watson Duke Assemblyman Farley Augustine

=================================== Councillor Kwesi Des Vignes Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington Councillor Nadine Stewart-Phillips Councillor Dr. Faith B.Yisrael

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ORDER PAPER: Thursday 28th February, 2019

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ORDER OF BUSINESS (a) PRAYERS (b) OATH OF ALLEGIANCE OF A NEW MEMBER (c) ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER (d) ASSEMBLY BILLS SENT BACK FROM CABINET (e) ASSEMBLY LAWS BROUGHT BACK FROM PARLIAMENT (f) PETITIONS (g) PAPERS (i) Tobago House of Assembly Monthly Budget Report as at the end of January 2019 (By the Secretary of Finance and the Economy) (h) PRESENTATION OF REPORTS FROM: (i) Dispute Resolution Commission (ii) Select Committees Code of Conduct (i) QUESTIONS TO SECRETARIES

(j) REQUESTS FOR LEAVE TO MOVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY ON DEFINITE MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE. (k) STATEMENTS BY SECRETARIES OR ASSISTANT SECRETARIES. (l) PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS (m) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS (n) MOTIONS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OR SITTINGS OF THE ASSEMBLY AND MOVED BY A SECRETARY OR ASSISTANT SECRETARY (o) PUBLIC BUSINESS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BUSINESS PRIVATE BUSINESS MOTION WHEREAS Tobago's economic development has been pr imarily driven by a combination of efforts by the Tobago House of Assembly and the Central Government; AND WHEREAS in many " newly developed cities and countries", the Creative Class has been identified as a dominant driving force in their economic development; AND WHEREAS an emphasis on human capital development over the last two decades has resulted in an exponential

increase in university graduates, as well as opportunities for vocational skill development; AND WHEREAS this Executive Council has accepted as part of its mandate, to advance a culture of innovation, creativity and industry, particularly among the youth on the island, which would in turn significantly contribute to the economic development of Tobago; BE IT RESOLVED that this House suppor t the wor k of the Executive Council in its attempt to foster a culture of innovation, creativity and industry on the island, particularly among the youth; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this House invite the youth of Tobago to embrace the opportunities for development through innovation, creativity and industry.

By Assistant Secretary for Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour (p) MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT SHARON IRVINE-COMBIE CLERK OF THE ASSEMBLY (AG.)

ASSEMBLY LEGISLATURE SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING JERNINGHAM STREET SCARBOROUGH TOBAGO.

February 21, 2019

TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

TWENTY THIRD SITTING ________________________________________

Thursday 28th February, 2019