In a powerful display of international cooperation and resolve, the Ministry of National Security’s Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) joined forces with global law enforcement agencies to strike a significant blow against human trafficking and migrant smuggling, as part of Interpol’s historic Operation Liberterra II.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the duration of the Work Permit Exemption granted to Venezuelan Nationals in Trinidad and Tobago, has been extended to December 31, 2025.

The Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, Minister of National Security, convened a meeting with the Directorate and staff of the Counter Trafficking Unit, Ministry of National Security on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The meeting focused on a review of the recent Trafficking in Persons (TIPs) Report, issued by the U.S. Department

On Tuesday June 18, 2024, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., was paid a courtesy call by the President and Chairman of the United States (US) Export Import Bank (EXIM), Ms. Reta Jo Lewis. Ms. Lewis was accompanied by the Ambassador of the United States of America in Trinidad and Tobago

The Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, M.P. here advises that Trinidad and Tobago has been upgraded to Tier 2, in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, as assessed and published, by the U.S. Department of State.

A new study by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on crime and criminality in Trinidad and Tobago will play a crucial role in formulating strategies to combat criminal gangs in the country. During a meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, M.P., Minister of Nat

The Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, M.P., advises the national community, that the Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, met earlier today and took the decision to advise the Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency, Nigel de Freitas, to terminate

The Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, M.P., takes this opportunity to correct a reference he would have made during a recent media interview, relating to the extension of service of the Commissioner of Police (CoP), Mrs. Erla Harewood-Christopher

At a regional meeting, held on Thursday May 9, 2024, on combatting and countering firearms trafficking into Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean states, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P; emphasized that, “high incidents of gun related crimes, documented across the region, showed tha

The Ministry of National Security has launched its new eVisa and eStudent Permit Online Portals, through the Immigration Division, for persons requiring entry into Trinidad and Tobago. This portal replaces all previous and interim procedures put in place for this purpose.

The Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P, welcomed seventy-five (75) recruits of Intake 2301, into the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Reserves (TTDFR), at a Passing Out Ceremony, held on Saturday April 20, 2024, at the Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas.

The Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P, paid glowing tribute to women across all National Security platforms, at the Official Launch of the Women in Service and Protection (W.I.S.A.P) Non-Profit Association on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at the Ministry of National Security.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the second tranche of approved Minister’s Permits for 2024, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from March 11, 2024.

As a crucial part of the fight against human trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago, the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) of the Ministry of National Security, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), held its first Stakeholder Workshop, on Friday 1 st March, 2024.

The Immigration Division wishes to advise that regretfully, there will be a delay in the launch of its new ePayment Portal for persons applying for Student Permits and Visas.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform that the first tranche of approved Minister’s Permits for 2024, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from March 04, 2024.

The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) has confirmed that at least two vessels were involved in the oil spill incident that has been engaging the attention of multiple agencies in Trinidad and Tobago.

Cybercrime and threats to cyber security pose a serious concern and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago is taking swift and decisive steps to minimise the costly negative impact on the country and its citizens.

The Immigration Division will launch its new ePayment Portal for persons applying for Student Permits and Visas for entry into Trinidad and Tobago effective March 1, 2024.

The Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) of the Ministry of National Security plans to implement a digital Case Management system that will serve as a repository of all data related to the trafficking in persons.

El ministerio de la seguridad nacional desea aconsejar que la duración de la exención para los Permisos de Trabajo concedidos a los nacionales venezolanos en Trinidad y Tobago, los que han enviados sus documentos de renovación entre el 20 de junio 2023 y el 11 de agosto 2023, ha sido extendido hasta el 31 de diciembre

The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise that the duration of the Work Permit Exemption granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago, who submitted renewal documents between June 20, 2023 and August 11, 2023, has been extended to December 31, 2024.

The Ministry of National Security is advising all state and non-state agencies; and Trinidad and Tobago diplomatic missions abroad, that the National Flag of Trinidad and Tobago is to be flown at half-mast TODAY, beginning immediately (Tuesday January 02, 2024) in observance of the passing of former Prime Minister...