A recent parliamentary session in Trinidad and Tobago was marred by a hot-mic incident that has sparked widespread controversy. During the debate on the Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill, 2025, proceedings were temporarily halted as House Speaker Jagdeo Singh addressed a standing order objection raised by the opposition. However, microphones remained active, capturing a voice from the government benches uttering what appeared to be a derogatory remark: ‘Hush yuh mouth, boy. Go and take yuh lil man.’ The rest of the comment was inaudible, and all microphones were muted shortly thereafter. Newsday attempted to contact the government minister believed to be responsible for the comment but received no response by the time of publication. This incident echoes a similar controversy in October 2024, when then-energy minister Stuart Young was heard on an open microphone making homophobic remarks. Young avoided being referred to the Privileges Committee by issuing a public apology. House Speaker Bridgid Annisette-George had condemned Young’s comments as ‘reprehensible’ and ‘despicable,’ urging MPs to refrain from making ‘misogynistic, homophobic, and disparaging’ remarks. The recurrence of such incidents raises concerns about the conduct of parliamentarians and the need for greater accountability in public discourse.