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The Committee of Selection met on Tuesday, 15^th September, 2020, in the Dome of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), to nominate Members to various Parliamentary Committees.

The nomination of Members to various Committees are as follows:

 

The Business Sub-Committee of the Committee of Supply  

 

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

 

• Hon. Bishop Juan A. Edghill, M.S., J.P., M.P., Minister of Public Works
• Hon Brindley H.R. Benn, M.P., Minister of Home Affairs
• Hon Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P., Minister of Agriculture
• Hon. Collin D. Croal, M.P., Minister of Housing and Water
• Mr. Dharamkumar Seeraj, M.P.

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Joseph F. Harmon, M.S.M., M.P., Leader of the Opposition
• Mr. Christopher A. Jones, M.P., Opposition Chief Whip
• Mr. David A. Patterson, M.P.
• Ms. Coretta A. McDonald, M.P.

 

The Parliamentary Management Committee

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

 

• Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister
• Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
• Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip
• Hon. Pauline R.A. Campbell-Sukhai, M.P., Minister of Amerindian Affairs
• Hon. Sonia Savitri Parag, M.P., Minister of the Public Service

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Mr. Sherod A. Duncan, M.P.

 

• Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Joseph F. Harmon, M.S.M., M.P
• Mr. Roysdale A. Forde, M.P
• Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P
• Ms. Geeta Chandan-Edmond, M.P
• Ms. Catherine A. Hughes, M.P.

 

The Public Accounts Committee

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip, and seconded by the Hon. Pauline R.A. Campbell-Sukhai, M.P., Minister of Amerindian Affairs.

• Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip
• Hon. Bishop Juan A. Edghill, M.S., J.P., M.P., Minister of Public Works
• Mr. Dharamkumar Seeraj, M.P.
• Dr. Vishwa D.B. Mahadeo, M.P.
• Mr. Sanjeev J. Datadin, M.P.

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Amanza O.R. Walton-Desir, M.P.

 

• Mr. David A. Patterson, M.P.
• Ms. Juretha V. Fernandes, M.P.
• Mr. Ganesh A. Mahipaul, M.P.
• Mr. Jermaine Figueira, M.P.

 

THE CONSTITUTION REFORM COMMITTEE

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P., Minister of Agriculture.

 

• Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
• Hon. Priya D. Manickchand, M.P., Minister of Education
• Hon. Charles S. Ramson, M.P., Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
• Hon. Sonia Savitri Parag, M.P., Minister of the Public Service
• Mr. Sanjeev J. Datadin, M.P.

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

• Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, M.P.
• Mr.  Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P.              
• Dr. Nicolette O. Henry, M.P.
• Ms. Amanza O.R. Walton-Desir, M.P.

 

THE COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

 

• Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip
• Hon. Vindhya V. H. Persaud, M.S., M.P., Minister of Human Services and Social Security
• Hon. Warren Kwame E. McCoy, M.P., Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister
• Mr. Alister S. Charlie, M.P.
• Mrs. Yvonne Pearson-Fredericks, M.P.

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Amanza O.R. Walton-Desir, M.P.

 

• Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, M.P.
• Dr. Nicolette O. Henry, M.P.
• Ms. Tabitha J. Sarabo-Halley, M.P.
• Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

THE PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON THE SECURITY SECTOR

 

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

 

• Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister
• Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip

• Hon. Brindley H.R. Benn, M.P., Minister of Home Affairs
• Hon. Joseph L.F. Hamilton, M.P., Minister of Labour
• Hon. Nigel D. Dharamlall, M.P., Minister of Local Government and Regional Development

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Ms. Geeta Chandan-Edmond, M.P.
• Mr. Hemraj Rajkumar, M.P.
• Ms. Nima N. Flue-Bess, M.P.
• Ms. Maureen A. Philadelphia, M.P.

 

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC SERVICES

 

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P., Minister of Agriculture.

 

• Hon. Bishop Juan A. Edghill, M.S., J.P., M.P., Minister of Public Works
• Hon. Deodat Indar, M.P., Minister within the Ministry of Public Works
• Hon. Anand Persaud, M.P., Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
• Mr. Alister S. Charlie, M.P. (Alternate)
• Mr. Seepaul Narine, M.P.

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Mr. Haimraj B. Rajkumar, M.P.,
• Ms. Juretha V. Fernandes, M.P.,
• Mr. Shurwayne F.K. Holder, M.P.,
• Mr. Dineshwar N. Jaiprashad, M.P., (Alternate)

 

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P., Minister of Agriculture.

 

• Hon. Pauline R.A. Campbell-Sukhai, M.P., Minister of Amerindian Affairs
• Hon. Vindhya V. H. Persaud, M.S., M.P., Minister of Human Services and Social Security
• Dr. Vishwa D.B. Mahadeo, M.P.
• Dr. Bheri S. Ramsaran, M.P.
• Dr. Tandika S. Smith, M.P., (Alternate)

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Dr. Karen Cummings, M.P.
• Ms. Natasha Singh-Lewis, M.P.
• Mr. Sherod A. Duncan, M.P.
• Mr. Vinceroy H. Jordan, M.P. (Alternate)

 

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

• Hon. Hugh H. Todd, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation
• Hon. Warren Kwame E. McCoy, M.P., Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister
• Hon. Susan M. Rodrigues, M.P., Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water
• Dr. Jennifer R.A. Westford, M.P.
• Ms. Bhagmattie Veerasammy, M.P. (Alternate)

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Mr. Sherod A. Duncan, M.P.

• Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P.

• Ms. Tabitha J. Sarabo-Halley, M.P.

• Mr. Ronald Cox, M.P.  (Alternate)

• Mr. Devin L. Sears, M.P.

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

• Hon. Brindley H.R. Benn, M.P., Minister of Home Affairs
• Hon. Vickram Outar Bharrat, M.P., Minister of Natural Resources
• Hon. Anand Persaud, M.P., Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
• Mr. Faizal M. Jaffarally, M.P.
• Mr. Lee G.H. Williams, M.P. (Alternate)

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Mr. Sherod A. Duncan, M.P.

• Ms. Dawn Hastings-Williams, M.P.
• Ms. Catherine A. Hughes, M.P.
• Mr. Vincent P. Henry, M.P. (Alternate)
• Mr. Deonarine Ramsaroop, M.P.

 

THE STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

• Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister
• Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs,
• Hon. Oneidge Walrond, M.P., Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
• Hon. Vindhya V. H. Persaud, M.S., M.P., Minister of Human Services and Social Security
• Mr. Sanjeev J. Datadin, M.P.

 

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, M.P.
• Ms. Geeta Chandan-Edmond, M.P.
• Mr. Haimraj B. Rajkumar, M.P.
• Ms. Amanza O.R. Walton-Desir, M.P.

 

THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

• Mrs. Yvonne Pearson-Fredericks, M.P.

• Dr. Jennifer Westford, M.P.

• Mr. Faizal M. Jaffarally, M.P.

• Mr. Lee G.H. Williams, M.P.

• Ms. Bhagmattie Veerasammy, M.P.

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Ms. Dawn Hastings-Williams, M.P.
• Ms. Catherine A. Hughes, M.P.
• Ms. Natasha Singh-Lewis, M.P.
• Mr. Jermaine Figueira, M.P.

 

 

THE COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

• Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister
• Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
• Hon. Priya D. Manickchand, M.P., Minister of Education
• Hon. Charles S. Ramson, M.P., Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
• Mr. Sanjeev J. Datadin, M.P.

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Amanza O.R. Walton-Desir, M.P.

 

• Mr. Roysdale A. Forde, M.P.
• Dr. Nicolette O. Henry, M.P.
• Mr. David A. Patterson, M.P.
• Ms. Coretta A. McDonald, M.P.

 

THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS COMMITTEE

Five Members were nominated from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

 

The proposal was moved by the Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, and seconded by the Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister.

• Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
• Hon. Dr. Frank C. S. Anthony, M.P., Minister of Health
• Hon. Priya D. Manickchand, M.P., Minister of Education
• Hon. Vickram Outar Bharrat, M.P., Minister of Natural Resources    
• Hon. Susan M. Rodrigues, M.P., Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water

 

Four Members were nominated from a Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC).

The proposal was moved by Mr. Raphael G.C. Trotman, M.P., and seconded by Ms. Annette N. Ferguson, M.P.

 

• Ms. Amanza O.R. Walton-Desir, M.P.
• Ms. Nima N. Flue-Bess, M.P.
• Ms. Maureen A. Philadelphia, M.P.
• Mr. Vinceroy H. Jordan, M.P.