Inside The PAAC Pharmaceutical Inquiry Disruption
A Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) inquiry into Trinidad & Tobago’s pharmaceutical procurement process has been thrown into controversy following conflict-of-interest allegations involving Opposition Senator Janelle John-Bates. In this interview, Political Scientist Dr. Maukesh Basdeo examines the governance and ethical implications of the incident, its impact on public confidence in parliamentary processes, and whether it may constitute a breach of parliamentary privilege.
The discussion also considers the wider consequences for the ongoing inquiry and what reforms may be needed to safeguard institutional integrity.
