Parliamentarians Face Exposure Over Declarations | Trinidad and Tobago News

Dozens of current and former parliamentarians, including ministers and opposition figures, face public exposure after failing to file required financial declarations — a legal mandate with serious penalties. The Integrity Commission explains the surge in names this year stems from last year’s decision not to publish, and clarifies that even ex-officials can be named if they still owe filings. While one minister blamed bureaucratic hurdles and cited an audit, the commission insists deadlines are clear and extensions are available for valid reasons — but no exemptions exist. Parliament must change the forms, not the commission. Despite looming fines up to $250,000 and 10-year jail terms, some continue to ignore the law, with court orders now being pursued to enforce compliance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc80ef1230948909