The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the Executive Leadership Team, express best wishes to all staff of the Ministry of National Security for the upcoming New Year. Let us come together in 2024 with renewed enthusiasm and fortitude to continue delivering on our Ministry’s ...

The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the Executive Leadership Team, extend heartfelt Season’s Greetings to all staff of the Ministry of National Security and their families.

On Tuesday December 12, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. received 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 (PACE Justice) Regional Programme.

Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Valencia Post distributed Christmas hampers and items of clothing to several families, during the Valencia Community Care Caravan held on December 3, 2023 at Festival Flamboyant Crescent, Valencia. The event, which saw over five hundred (500) children treated

In support of the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, General Administration staff of the Ministry of National Security wore the symbolic colour of orange and participated in an awareness event on Friday 24 November, 2023.

On Friday November 17, 2023, 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.

Trinidad and Tobago commemorated its National Day of Remembrance on Sunday November 12, 2023 at Memorial Park in Port of Spain and at the APT James Memorial Park in Scarborough, Tobago. This event was held in honour and memory of all who served and died in the line of duty during the World Wars of 1914–1918...

The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the Executive Leadership Team extend greetings for a Happy Divali 2023 to all staff of the Ministry of National Security.

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. 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 U.S. Embassy on Wednesday October 25, 2023...

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. joined Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley M.P. for a courtesy call from the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Military Deputy Commander Vice Admiral Alvin Holsey, on Monday October 23, 2023 at Whitehall, Port of Spain.

On Wednesday September 27, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., met with His Excellency Didier Chabert, Ambassador of France and Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Charvieux, Non-Resident Defence Attaché of the French Armed Forces in the Caribbean.

The First Graduation of the Case Care Management (CCM) Pilot Programme took place at the Probation Services Division on Henry Street, Port of Spain, held on Friday September 15 2023, where thirteen (13) graduates received certificates and tokens. Delivering the feature address and congratulatory remarks, Minister of

On Wednesday September 13, 2023 the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) welcomed 97 recruits who trained for the past nine months in preparation for joining the noble profession of policing. Batch 1 of 2022, Squads A through E, officially became police officers at a passing out ceremony held at the Police Train

The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) has strengthened its operational capacity with the commissioning of a new Maintenance Facility provided by Australia’s AUSTAL Limited. The Facility will ensure the timely maintenance of the Coast Guard's capital assets, to further strengthen the border security of the country.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. made his contribution to the debate on the Appropriation (Financial Year - 2024) Bill, 2023, in the House of Representatives on Monday October 09, 2023.

Twenty-five (25) new detention officers have joined the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC), after completing the prescribed training programme.

Trinidad and Tobago commemorated its 61st Anniversary as an Independent Nation with the hosting of its customary Independence Day Military Parade at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad and at Parade Grounds, Bacolet in Tobago, on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

As part of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to meaningfully address the proliferation of illicit firearms in the region, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. welcomed the Regional Armoury Management Training Course (AMC), which was held over a five day period...

Twelve Law Enforcement officers have received commendations from the Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., in recognition of their unswerving commitment to duty, outstanding work, meritorious service and exceptional leadership capabilities for 2022.

At a brief ceremony held on Friday 11 August, 2023, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., presented instruments of appointment to members of the newly appointed Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force Advisory Committee, at the Ministry of National Security’s Head Office, Port of Spain.

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On Monday June 26, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. joined with the National Drug Council of Trinidad and Tobago (NDC), for the launch of ‘Liming with a Purpose’ – Engaging to be informed, Educate and Empower on the issues of drug control.

On Monday June 19, 2023, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. received a farewell visit from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Gerardo Noto.

Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with Assistant Executive Secretary, Organization of American States, Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS-CICAD), Ms. Angela Crowdy on June 13, 2023, at the Ministry of National Security.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. welcomed two hundred and fourteen (214) recruits into the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) at a Joint Passing Out Parade on Saturday 03 June, 2023, held at the Teteron Barracks in Chaguaramas.

The Ministry of National Security’s National Drug Council (NDC), partnered with the National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Programme (NADAPP), South Caribbean Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Health Ministries Department, and the University of the Southern Caribbean to host the World No Tobacco Day Seminar for

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 Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF)...

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...

A Public Alert Notification System (PANS) has been launched as part of this year’s National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Month (NDPPM).

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The Ministry of National Security (MNS) joined with twenty-one (21) other Ministries to stage an Inter-Ministerial Carnival Cooler Event on Thursday February 16, 2023 at Licensing Office car park, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has implemented a ban on the use of glass bottles at Carnival events for Carnival 2023. The Carnival (Prohibition of Glass Bottles) Regulations, 2023 come into effect at 4:00 a.m. on Monday 20 February, 2023 and will expire at midnight on Tuesday 21 February, 2023.

The Ministry of National Security is committed to continue, through the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU), to prevent and counteract Human Trafficking in all its forms.

The Ministry of National Security invited staff to participate in an Inter-Departmental Chow Competition held on Friday January 27, 2023 at the Ministry’s Head Office.

On Christmas Day, Sunday 25 December, 2022, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with officers attached to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the Guard and Emergency Branch (GEB), to relay his best wishes for the Christmas season and the upcoming New Year.

The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the Executive Leadership Team, extend warmest Season’s Greetings to all staff of the National Security family.

86 new cadets were formally invested into the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force’s Band, on Sunday 11 December, 2022 at an investiture ceremony held at the UTT Valsayn Campus.

On Wednesday 07 December, 2022, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. presented Instruments of Appointment to two members of the Protective Services Compensation Committee (PSCC) at the Ministry of National Security, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), as the national disaster coordinating agency, continues to monitor and support response and recovery efforts as a result of the ongoing Adverse Weather conditions that this country experienced over the last week.

This week, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) welcomed 110 new police graduates, who trained for the past ten months in preparation for the organisation’s continued fight against crime. Batch 2 of 2021, Squads G through N......

The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the Executive Leadership of the Ministry of National Security extend greetings on the celebration of Divali 2022, which will be observed on Monday October 24, 2022.

On October 11, 2022, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds hosted the ceremonial signing and official launch of the CARISECURE 2.0 Project, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America, Port of Spain, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...

During his contribution on the Appropriation Bill 2023 on Monday October 03, 2022, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP stated that a bill will soon be debated in Parliament, which will subject various arms of the Ministry of National Security and public officers to regular polygraphing.....

Minister of Finance the Honourable Colm Imbert M.P. announced an allocation of $5.798 billion to the Ministry of National Security (MNS) and its Divisions, in his presentation of the 2023 National Budget on Monday September 26, 2022.

The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the MNS Executive Leadership team extend Republic Day greetings to all members of staff.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. participated in a high-level dialogue at the first Meeting of Consultation of States Parties to the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism on Monday September 12, 2022.

Training activities which form part of the recently launched Gang Reduction and Community Empowerment (GRACE) Project commenced on Wednesday September 07, 2022, with senior police officers.

Trinidad and Tobago commemorated its 60th Anniversary of Independence (Diamond Jubilee) with the customary Independence Day Military Parade at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad and the Dwight Yorke Stadium Parade Grounds in Tobago, on Wednesday August 31, 2022.

The Minister of National Security, Permanent Secretaries and other members of the MNS Executive Leadership team extend greetings to all members of staff as Trinidad and Tobago celebrates its 60th anniversary as an independent nation.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. joined the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to formally open the new Learning Centre

Trinidad and Tobago’s counter trafficking efforts were the focus of discussions at a meeting between Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. and Mr. Shante Moore, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America in Trinidad and Tobago held on August 15, 2022

On August 09, 2022, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. met with Acting High Commissioner for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. Tamsin Clayton, and a team from the British High Commission.

In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022, the Ministry of National Security’s Counter Trafficking Unit joined the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service, Ministry of Labour, the Civilian Conservation Corps, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the National Task Force Aga

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Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. was on hand to witness the handover of twelve (12) Electric Bikes (eBikes) to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Tourism Oriented Police (TOPS) in Tobago, on July 11, 2022.

New St. Clair Police Station is Opened and Fire Officers Promoted

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Prison Service's 11th Annual Inmates’ Art Exhibition...

Members of the Defence and Protective Services demonstrated their athletic skills...

Speaking at the Signing Ceremony on Wednesday May 18, 2022, both Minister Hinds and His Excellency Cavendish

Minister Hinds met with Executive Management, engaged with members of staff at their work stations and observed operations.

Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. joined Vision on Mission

Minister Hinds Opens The Trinidad And Tobago Police Credit Union’s New Head Office

Minister Hinds Welcomes Handover Of New Vehicles To TTPS

Happy Easter From The MNS Executive

New National Task Force Against Trafficking In Persons Working Group Appointed

MNS Welcomes New Regiment Recruits

Coast Guard Officers Enhance Maritime Operational Skills

National Operations Task Force Launches

MNS Recognizes International Women’s Day 2022

MNS Welcomes New Regiment Recruits Strengthening Trinidad And Tobago’s Resilience To Disasters

TTPS Promotes 3 Women to the Rank of Inspector

Minister Hinds meets with Venezuelan Ambassador

Minister Hinds meets with Venezuelan Ambassador

Counter Trafficking Unit Delivers Special Training to Coast Guard Officers

Minister Hinds Discusses the Achievements of the MNS

MNS Appoints an Inspector Of Prisons