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Secondary school and university students across TT have voiced their support for Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's plan to increase the legal age for alcohol consumption, the use of marijuana and engaging in gambling.

Speaking at a UNC public meeting in Penal on July 7, Persad-Bissessar said gambling, marijuana and alcohol legislation would be coming to Parliament.

"We intend to raise the legal age for gambling and marijuana use to age 25 and older. The legal age for alcohol will be raised to 21 years and older."