Media Centre
22 December, 2023
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.
15 December, 2023
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.
08 December, 2023
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
01 December, 2023
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.
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.
17 November, 2023
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...
10 November, 2023
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.
03 November, 2023
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...
27 October, 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.
29 September, 2023
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.
22 September, 2023
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
15 September, 2023
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
20 October, 2023
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.
13 October, 2023
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.
06 October, 2023
Twenty-five (25) new detention officers have joined the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC), after completing the prescribed training programme.
01 September, 2023
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.
25 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...
18 August, 2023
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.
11 August, 2023
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.
30 June, 2023
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.
23 June, 2023
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.
16 June, 2023
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.
09 June, 2023
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.
02 June, 2023
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
26 May, 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 Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF)...
19 May, 2023
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.
12 May, 2023
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...
05 May, 2023
A Public Alert Notification System (PANS) has been launched as part of this year’s National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Month (NDPPM).
24 February, 2023
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.
17 February, 2023
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.
10 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.
03 February, 2023
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.