AHEAD of the May 23 ceremonial opening of Parliament, President Christine Kangaloo, has appointed nine Independent Senators who will serve in the 13th Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.

The first session of Parliament will commence with a ceremonial opening at the Red House at 1.30 pm on Friday May 23.

In a news release on May 23, the Office of the President said the Independent Senators are: Anthony Vieira, SC; Deoroop Teemal; Michael Simon de la Bastide, SC; Dr Marlene Attzs; Dr Desiree Murray; Courtney Mc Nish; Candice Jones-Simmons; Alicia Lalite-Ettienne and Francis M. Lewis.