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Media Release – 2023 Preparation for Release Programme launched in the nation’s Prisons

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., on March 07, 2023, joined Vision on Mission (VOM) and the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service to launch the 2023 Preparation for Release Programme within the country’s prison system.

Public Notice – Request for Public Information

The Ministry of National Security is seeking information from members of the public on the character and suitability of applicants who are being considered for enlistment in the Immigration Detention Centre, Ministry of National Security.

Media Release – Minister of National Security meets Newly Appointed Defence Attaché of Venezuela

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Vice Admiral Reinaldo Jose Leon Fajardo, on March 03, 2023.

Media Release- Trinidad and Tobago Hosts UNATT Expert Workshop

Trinidad and Tobago Hosts UNATT Expert Workshop

Public Notice – Notice of Closure of Ministry of National Security offices on Monday 20 February, 2023 and Tuesday 21 February, 2023

The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise that its offices located at 31-33 (Temple Court 1) and 52-60 (Temple Court 2) Abercromby Street, Port of Spain will be CLOSED to the general public on Monday 20 February, 2023 and Tuesday 21 February, 2023 (Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday).

Media Release – Women’s Prison Greenhouse and Youth Training and Rehabilitation Centre Grow Room Commissioned

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. joined the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service for a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday February 10, 2023 to formally open the Women’s Prison Greenhouse and Youth Training and Rehabilitation Centre (YTRC) Grow Room.

Media Release – Payment of Salaries to Officers of the Immigration Detention Centre

The Ministry of National Security has noted a media report which stated that officers attached to the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) have not been paid their salaries since November.

Media Release – Ministry of National Security signs Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

On Wednesday January 18, 2023, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. presided over the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of National Security and The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus.

Media Release – Minister of National Security meets with High Commissioner of Canada

On Tuesday January 03, 2023, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP; Minister of National Security received a courtesy call from the recently accredited High Commissioner of Canada to Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency Arif Keshani at the Ministry of National Security, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain.