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PUBLIC NOTICE – 2023 Independence Day Military Parade
The 61st Anniversary Independence Day Military Parade will be staged at the Queen’s Park Savannah, on Thursday 31st August 2023, commencing at 7:30 a.m.
Public Advisory: Noise Disruption – Independence Day Military Parade 2023
The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise the public of upcoming Rehearsals and the Parade for the Independence Day Military Parade 2023. These events will take place at the following days, times and venues:
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Stakeholders meet to discuss Integrated Planning
Representatives of National Disaster Offices and Climate Change Focal Points from eighteen Caribbean countries, as well as officials from related regional and international agencies, met in Trinidad and Tobago for a Caribbean Regional Workshop...
Regiment and Air Guard Commanding Officers receive Instruments of Appointment from Minister of National Security
Two (2) senior members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), serving in leadership roles, have received letters of promotion and appointment from Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P.
Public Advisory – Ransomware Prevention and Response
The Ministry of National Security’s Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT) urges all organizations to take the necessary precautions to mitigate against rising ransomware attacks in Trinidad and Tobago.
Media Release – SEACOP Phase V Stakeholders meet to advance efforts to Counter Maritime Trafficking
On Friday June 30, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., chaired a meeting of the National Steering Committee for the Seaport Corporation Project (SEACOP) Phase V.
Media Release – Minister of National Security meets with Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Maninder Sidhu on Monday July 03, 2023.
Media Release – Minister Hinds meets with Assistant Executive Secretary of OAS-CICAD
Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. received a courtesy call on June 13, 2023 from Assistant Executive Secretary, Organization of American States, Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS-CICAD), Ms. Angela Crowdy.
Comunicado De Prensa – Prolongación De Exención Del Permiso De Trabajo Para Venezolanos En Trinidad y Tobago Registrados Previamente
El Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional desea informar que la duración de la Exención del Permiso de Trabajo que fue otorgada a los venezolanos en Trinidad y Tobago registrados bajo el Marco de Registro de Migrantes ha sido prolongado hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2023.
Media Release – Work Permit Exemption Extended for Registered Venezuelan Nationals in Trinidad and Tobago
The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise that the duration of the Work Permit Exemption granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago, registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, has been extended to December 31, 2023.
Media Release – Ministry of National Security receives Maritime Security Search and Seizure Training Equipment from Canada and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
On Wednesday May 24, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. received on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a donation of Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Kit and Equipment, as well as Consumables for Capital Assets of the TTDF
Media Statement – Inaccurate Reporting of Minister Hinds Comments in Express Editorial (May 18, 2023)
The Ministry of National Security has taken note of the Editorial appearing in today’s edition (May 18, 2023) of the Express Newspapers headlined: “A report to take on board”. In this editorial, the publisher, represented by Editor-in-Chief, Ms. Omatie Lyder, referenced a statement by the Minister...
Media Release – Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Appointed
Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. presented Instruments of Appointment to persons who will serve as members of the new Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB), which is under the purview of the Ministry of National Security.
Media Release – Minister of National Security welcomes Trafficking in Persons Advisor
Strong security relations with the United States of America and key partners were reinforced on Friday May 05, 2023 when Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., hosted a meeting with Ambassador of the United States of America to Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Candace Bond, and official
Media Release – Minister of National Security meets with Chinese Ambassador
Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency Fang Qiu on Tuesday May 09, 2023, to discuss the continued partnership between our two countries, regarding matters relating to national security and public...
Media Statement – Extension to the Years of Service of Commissioner of Police
On Thursday May 4th, 2023, the Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago, in accordance with Section 75 of the Police Service Act, Chapter 15:01, agreed and confirmed an extension to the years of service of Mrs. Erla Harewood-Christopher, Commissioner of Police in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), for the period May
Media Statement – Minister Hinds congratulates the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force on its 113 year anniversary
As Minister of National Security, I wish to sincerely congratulate the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force, on reaching its 113th year of the existence, in the service of our nation's youth and Country.
Media Release – Ministry of National Security receives disaster relief equipment from the People’s Republic of China
On Friday April 28, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., received on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a donation of Disaster Response Equipment from the People’s Republic of China, which was presented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary..
Media Release – National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Month 2023 Launched with Public Alert Notification System
A Public Alert Notification System (PANS) has been launched as part of this year’s National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Month (NDPPM). The NDPPM 2023 initiative was launched on Friday April 28, 2023, at the Alternate National Emergency Operations Centre (ANEOC), Pineapple Drive, Mausica.
Media Release – Minister of National Security receives the 2023 Caribbean Firearms Study
Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., was formally presented with a copy of The Caribbean Firearms Study 2023 by the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) and the Small Arms Survey (SAS) at the Official Launch Ceremony of their joint publication on Wednesday....
Media Release – Minister Hinds participates in Fourth CBSI TWG Meeting on Preventing Illicit Trafficking of Firearms
“It takes a network, to defeat a network.” These were the words from Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., while delivering the Keynote Address during the Opening Ceremony of the Fourth Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) Technical Working Group Meeting on Preventing Illicit....
Media Release – Minister of National Security participates in Launch of Operation CARISICA
Enhancing regional resilience against Trafficking in Persons and Transnational Organized Crime was the focus, when officials attended a Pre-Operational Meeting for Operation CARISICA (OCASI) from April 24-26, 2023 at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Port of Spain.
Media Release – Bolstering Evidence Storage Capacity at the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre
The Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre (TTFSC) has received, for the purpose of evidence storage, a new forty (40) foot container furnished with secured fabricated cages and shelves, barcode scanners and a laptop computer.
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.