The government is under no legal obligation to hold post-Cabinet media briefings, political scientist Dr Bishnu Ragoonath said, noting that while such sessions may enhance transparency, there is no constitutional or statutory requirement for ministers to face the media after Cabinet meetings.

Political scientist Dr Indira Rampersad agreed that there is no obligation, but said the Government has continued to communicate through other channels rather than relying on formal post-Cabinet briefings.

The comments come amid the Government’s continued absence of post-Cabinet media briefings. The last briefing was held on May 7, making it more than eight weeks since reporters were able to question ministers in that forum.