Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago

Coordinates: 10°39′11″N 61°30′42″W / 10.65306°N 61.51167°W / 10.65306; -61.51167

Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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Type
Type
Houses Senate
House of Representatives
Leadership
President of the Senate
Sen The Hon. Christine Kangaloo, People's National Movement
Since 23 September 2015
Bridgid Annisette-George
Since 23 September 2015
Structure
Seats 31 Senators
41 Members of Parliament (MPs)
Senate political groups

Government

Opposition

House of Representatives political groups

Government

Official Opposition

Elections
7 September 2015
Meeting place
The Red House
Trinidad and Tobago
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The Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago is the legislative branch of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The Parliament is bicameral. It consists of the elected House of Representatives, which has 41 members elected for a five-year term in single-seat constituencies, and the Senate which has 31 members appointed by the President: 16 Government Senators appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, 6 Opposition Senators appointed on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition and 9 Independent Senators appointed by the President to represent other sectors of civil society.

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