ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the mechanisms that have been established to curb and prevent corruption in Trinidad and Tobago. It interrogates one critical institution, the Parliament, and its primary role and responsibility to curb or minimize corruption in twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It argues that while the Parliament has established the necessary processes for oversight, the success so far in curbing corruption by governmental agencies within these countries has been poor. The chapter accordingly probes and tries to arrive at explanations for limited success of the Parliament in fighting corruption in the twin-island state. It focuses specifically on one committee, namely the Public Accounts Enterprises Committee which has oversight for Ministries/State Enterprises and Service Commissions. However, it is evident that given the numerous challenges in providing oversight of the administration of the executive why Trinidad and Tobago occupies the position of 101 out of 175 most corrupt countries globally.
