After a six-month health-related absence, Trincity/Maloney Member of Parliament Camille Robinson-Regis resumed her duties in Trinidad and Tobago’s House of Representatives on January 16. The former housing minister and attorney general had been on medical leave since July 2025 following surgical procedures, during which time she focused on recovery.
Upon her return to the Red House, Robinson-Regis engaged briefly with press representatives, noting this marked her first public appearance since her medical treatment. While confirming her physical presence in Parliament, she indicated she would not actively participate in the day’s legislative debates, citing concerns about the proposed bills that would be addressed through established party channels.
The parliamentary session featured significant legislative items, including the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2026, which mandates drivers to rectify vehicle defects within three to seven days or face financial penalties. Simultaneously, the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) Bill 2026 proposes enhanced security measures and social development interventions in high-crime areas.
Attorney General John Jeremie was scheduled to initiate discussions on these legislative measures. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar prepared to introduce the Tobago House of Assembly (Amendment) Bill 2026, which expands the administrative structure of Tobago’s governing body. This development follows the Tobago People’s Party’s decisive victory in the January 12 THA elections, where they secured all 15 assembly seats.
The government has expressed commitment to collaborative governance with Tobago’s administration, emphasizing shared objectives in regional development and national progress.