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Media Release – Approved Minister’s Permits ready for collection by Registered Venezuelan Nationals in Trinidad and Tobago 30.10.2023

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.

Media Release – Minister of National Security meets with Ambassador of the United States of America

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.

Media Release – Minister Hinds meets with Ambassador of Colombia

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.

Media Release – Coast Guard bolsters Operational Capacity with new AUSTAL Maintenance Facility

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.

Media Release – Minister of National Security meets with Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Affairs of the EEAS, EU

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.

Media Release – National Security Agencies Receive Regional Search and Rescue Training

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...

Media Release – Twenty-five Graduated Officers take up duties at the Immigration Detention Centre

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.

Media Release – Approved Minister’s Permits ready for collection by Registered Venezuelan Nationals in Trinidad and Tobago 10.10.2023

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.