Nine Independents Vote No, Mark Casts Yes

Nine Independents vote No, Mark casts Yes

SENATE President Wade Mark last night used his casting vote for the second time in less than a week to break a 15-15 deadlock and secure passage of the Government’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Amendment Bill.

Trinidad Procurement Bill Curbing Contracts Watchdog Passes by One Vote

Trinidad and Tobago's Senate head broke a 15–15 tie on 28 September to pass a bill that curbs the state contracts watchdog. What changes, and what is open.

Senate President Wade Mark Breaks 15-15 Deadlock To Pass Procurement Bill

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has cleared another hurdle after a tense sitting of the Senate ended with the intervention of Senate President Wade Mark on Monday evening. The legislation was approved after Government and Opposition Senators split evenly on the vote, leaving the Senate President to break the

Transparency Institute warns procurement bill weakens oversight  Trinidad Guardian…

Transparency Institute warns procurement bill weakens oversight  Trinidad Guardian...