One hundred and thirteen (113) recruits have been initiated into the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment (TTR), which is tasked with defending and providing safety and security for Trinidad and Tobago.

The National Security Council, chaired by the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, announces its decision to initiate the conduct of an immediate review of the relevant laws, regulations, and practices, surrounding certain aspects of the operations of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. received, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, twenty-six (26) desktop computers with monitors and two (2) colour laser printers, as part of the Partnership of the Caribbean and the European Union on Justice...

The Ministry of National Security advises that the online passport appointment system has been updated with the establishment of a new eAppointment platform; and that the previous website for scheduling passport application appointments www.ttpassport.info has been discontinued.

On Wednesday December 06, 2023, the Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., received a courtesy call from High Commissioner for Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency, Natalie Campbell-Rodriquez at the Ministry of National Security Head Office, 31-33 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain

The Ministry of National Security received a donation of twenty (20) handheld metal detectors, from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), for use by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and the Customs and Excise Division, Ministry of Finance.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise that Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., is overseas on official business and that beginning November 14, 2023,

: The Ministry of National Security will host the traditional National Day of Remembrance (Memorial Day) Parade on Sunday November 12, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park, Frederick Street, Port of Spain.

The Ministry of National Security’s Immigration Division received a donation of twenty-five (25) electronic handheld magnifiers, from the German Federal Police, facilitated by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the fourth tranche of approved Minister’s Permits, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from October 31, 2023.

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the United States of America to Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Candace Bond, and officials of the Ministry of National Security and the US Embassy on Wednesday October 25, 2023.

On October 18, 2023 the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP; Minister of National Security, received a courtesy call from His Excellency William Bush, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia.

At an official handover ceremony held on Tuesday October 17, 2023 Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP; officially handed over the newly constructed AUSTAL Maintenance Facility to the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Affairs of the European External Action Service (EEAS), European Union (EU), Ms. Helena König, on Wednesday October 11, 2023.

Thirty-six (36) members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS), are now equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively respond and conduct search and rescue operations...

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP; was on hand to congratulate twenty-five newly graduated Immigration Detention Centre Officers, at an official ceremony held on October 04, 2023.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the third tranche of approved Minister’s Permits, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from October 11, 2023.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the second tranche of approved Minister’s Permits, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from September 26, 2023.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the first batch of Minister’s Permits, for Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago, who applied for renewals under the Migrant Registration Framework, between June 21 and August 11, 2023, will be ready for collection during the period September 04 to 08, 2023.

On August 24, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with His Excellency Hernan Nuñez Montenegro, Ambassador of Chile.

On August 21, 2023, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. hosted and chaired a meeting of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons.

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.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. delivered remarks during the Opening Ceremony for the Regional Armoury Management Training Course.

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:

On Thursday August 17, 2023, the Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., met with Mr. Ugo Blanco, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. hosted a meeting with Head of Office, United Nations Population Fund, Ms. Aurora Noguera Ramkissoon, on Tuesday August 15, 2023.

At an official ceremony held on Friday August 11, 2023, twelve officers received commendations in recognition of their outstanding work over the year 2022.

Registered Venezuelan nationals who were issued with Minister's Permits and Migrant Registration Cards are invited to visit the relevant Immigration Division, Enforcement Unit office up to the extended deadline date of Friday 11 August, 2023 to process their extended permits and update their Registration Cards.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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.

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..

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.

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....

“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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trinidad and Tobago Hosts UNATT Expert Workshop

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.