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The information on this page is divided into nine (9) categories. They are: Protocol, Commemorative Days, Government Reports, Public Administration, Constitution, Structure of Government, National Emblems, National Awards and Legislation.

Protocol
Commemorative Days
Government Reports
Public Administration

Description of the rules of conduct required when attending various government functions.

Rules of Conduct when Visiting Parliament

Regulations governing the National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago

The Maces

Information about special days, including Independence and Republic Days, that commemorate important events in the history of Trinidad and Tobago.

Spiritual/Shouter Baptist Liberation Day

Emancipation Day

Independence Day

Indian Arrival Day

Labour Day

Republic Day

A collection of reports and reports on Commissions of Enquiry.

Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Functioning of the Elections and Boundaries Commission of Trinidad and Tobago

Articles on the Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Elections and Boundaries Commission

Information about the role and function of the different government ministries and statutory bodies.

A list of Ministries and the Ministers Assigned to Them

Ministries and Statutory Bodies

Protective Services

Doing Business With Government Departments - A How To... Guide

Constitution

Structure of Government

National Emblems

National Awards

Information and detailed guide to the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Full Text)

Our Constitution and You: a Citizen's Guide

Foundations of Government: the Republican Constitution

Information about the structure and function of the various arms of the government.

Central Government

Government Institutions - The Structure of Government

Facts about the Tobago House of Assembly

Government Organisation Chart

Heads of State: Past and Present

The Judiciary

Members of the Opposition 2002-

Members of the Senate 2002-

Organisational Structure of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Local Government

History of Local Government in Trinidad and Tobago

A List of Heads of Local Government Bodies

A List of Mayors of the City of Port of Spain 1914-

 

 

 

A description of the various national emblems of Trinidad and Tobago. These include the Coat of Arms, the National Flag, the National Flower and the National Birds. This category also includes information about the official buildings such as President's House, the Red House, Hall of Justice, and Twin Towers.

The Coat of Arms

The National Flag

The National Flower

The National Birds

The National Anthem

The Independence Pledge

The National Instrument

Official Buildings of Trinidad and Tobago

Regulations Governing the National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Scanned newspaper article)

Regulations Governing the National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Full text document)

Flag Etiquette: Rules and Regulations Governing the National Flag of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

National Emblems and National Awards (A collection of scanned newspaper articles)

 

A description of the various national awards given out by the government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

History of the National Awards

How National Awards Nominees are selected

Where to get nomination forms

The Trinity Cross

The Chaconia Gold Medal

The Chaconia Silver Medal

The Chaconia Bronze Medal

The Hummingbird Gold Medal

The Hummingbird Silver Medal

The Hummingbird Bronze Medal

The Public Service Gold Medal of Merit

The Public Service Silver Medal of Merit

The Public Service Bronze Medal of Merit

Lists of Recipients of National Awards from 1969 onward

Legislation

A collection of bills and acts passed by Parliament. For a complete listing and full text of Bills and Acts, go to the website of Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Civil Service Act

Civil Service Act: Amendments

Copyright Act

Education Act

Freedom of Information Act 1999

Freedom of Information Act 1999: User's Guide and Information Request Form

How a Bill is Made Law

Protecting Intellectual Property

The NALIS Act

Tobago House of Assembly Act 1996

Town and Country Planning Act 1969

For a complete list of Government Ministries and Departments Online visit the website of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

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