Photo Gallery Minister of National Security, Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP, and Chief of Defence Staff, Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, Air Vice Marshall Darryl Daniel, joined the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force in celebrating its 113th year of service at their Interfaith Service, held at St. Phillip and St. James RC Church, Chaguanas, on May 07, 2023.On Tuesday May 02, 2023 Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds MP, attended the graduation ceremony for seventy-nine (79) officers of Cohort 2 and 3, who graduated from a nine month training programme, administered by the Strategic Services Agency, National Security Training Academy (NSTA). The ceremony was held at the Gymnasium of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Academy, St. James.The Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre (TTFSC) has received a new forty (40) foot container for the purpose of evidence storage. The storage facility was donated by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) and the Government of Canada. The evidence storage container was commissioned at a Handover Ceremony held on Monday April 24, 2023 at the TTFSC in Federation Park, Port of Spain.On Tuesday 25 April, 2023, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. attended and delivered the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony for the Fourth CBSI Technical Working Group Meeting on Preventing Illicit Trafficking of Firearms, at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad.On Monday 24 April, 2023, Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. attended and delivered the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony for the Pre-Operational Meeting for Operation CARISICA (OCASI), at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Port of Spain. Operation CARISICA is the second phase of a broader project sponsored by the Joint Fund of CARICOM-Spain Scientific and Technical Cooperation, aimed at targeting Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism.Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. attended the CARICOM Regional Symposium on “Violence as a Public Health Issue – The Crime Challenge” on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th April, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad. The two day symposium, which was aimed at promoting dialogue and regional action for violence reduction and crime prevention saw several CARICOM Heads of Government participating and presenting on their various experiences.The Ministry of National Security’s Probation Services Division and the Executive Secretariat of the Inter American Drug Abuse Control Commission (ES-CICAD) collaborated to deliver a training programme for Case Care Management (CCM) Mentors (Second Batch). The training initiative forms part of the Case Care Management (CCM) Pilot Project which was launched on September 22, 2021. Twelve (12) mentors successfully completed the training programme and received certificates in a Graduation Ceremony held in their honour on, Thursday April 13, 2023 at the Probation Services Division, Corner Queen and Henry Street, Port of Spain.Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P. officially opened the Head Office for the Committee for the Repatriation of Nationals from overseas on Thursday 13 April, 2023 at #9 Court Street, San Fernando.On Wednesday 23 November, 2022, a commendation ceremony was held for the Inter-Agency Precision Drill Team. Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Trinidad and Tobago Prisons Service, Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service and the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force were awarded commendations for their exceptional efforts at the 60th Anniversary Independence Day Parade 2022.Minister Hinds joins the Combined Services Officers’ Mess for the organisation’s annual Armistice Dinner on Friday November 11, 2022, held to recognize the servicemen and servicewomen who fell during the World Wars I and II of 1914–1918 and 1939–1945.Minister Hinds M.P. attends the Trinidad and Tobago Citizens Alliance Against Crime and a Coalition of Organizations in support of National Security Multi-Stakeholders Forum on National Security on November 14, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad.Minister of National Security the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, M.P. met with Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator the Honourable Dr. Amery Browne and Mr. Shanté Moore, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America on 14th November 2022 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.Minister Hinds attends the launch of the CARICOM Crime Gun Intelligence Unit (CGIU) on November 14, 2022 at the Headquarters of the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS).The Ministry of National Security hosts the traditional National Day of Remembrance (Memorial Day) Parade on Sunday November 13, 2022 at Memorial Park, Frederick Street, Port of Spain.Minister Hinds attends the First Police Retiree Summit held at the Police Training Academy, St James on November 07, 2022.Minister Hinds visits Rose Hill R.C. Primary School and the Rosehill Community on November 03, 2022.Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s Passing Out Parade for Batch 2 of 2021, Squads G through N held on Wednesday 26th October, 2022 at the Police Academy, St. James.Minister Hinds and Resident Representative of the United Nations, Mr. Gerardo Noto, signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Nations and the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) on September 30, 2022.T&T’s 60th Independence Day Military ParadeMinister Hinds Commissions New Learning Centre at the Youth Transformation Rehabilitation Centre for FemalesMinister Hinds commends members of the Regiment for apprehending robbery suspects on July 23, 2022.New Firefighting Equipment commissioned for the Fire Service on March 17, 2022.Minister Hinds visits Golden Grove Prison and Mount Hope Hospital on March 22, 2022.Handover of Sporting Items by the Embassy of Columbia on March 22, 2022Minister Hinds opens the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service 11th Annual Inmates’ Art Exhibition on June 01, 2022.Vision on Mission’s Triangle of Hope Launch on May 04, 2022Minister Hinds inspects Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System at the Maximum Security Prison on June 01, 2022Minister Hinds launches the National Drug Policy and the Operational Plan for 2021-2025, in recognition of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 on July 01, 2022.Minister Hinds meets with US Officials on Counter Trafficking Issues on August 15, 2022.Minister Hinds at the opening of the new St. Clair Police Station on Friday 08 July, 2022.Defence and Protective Services receive training to combat Illicit Maritime Trafficking 25-29 July, 2022.Minister Hinds meets with Immigration Officers on July 22, 2022.Minister Hinds meets with French Ambassador on August 12, 2022.Fight Human Trafficking – Call 800-4CTU (4288)The Ministry of National Security observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022 at the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain on Saturday 30 July, 2022.Minister Hinds meets with the winner of the National Drug Council’s Ndctt Tik Tok Challenge, Miland Holloway on Wednesday 10th August, 2022 for a brief prize distribution ceremony.Screening for Human Trafficking Indicators TrainingMinister Hinds Presents Instruments Of Appointment To The National Task Force Against Trafficking In Persons Working GroupAppointment of Inspector of Prisons Mr. Cedric Neptune on January 03, 2022Courtesy Call to Minister Hinds from Venezuelan Ambassador His Excellency Carlos Amador Perez Silva on January 26, 2022Memorandum of Understanding Agreement Signing between Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service and Correctional Service of Canada on January 26, 2022Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service Parade of Colours and 71st Anniversary Service on January 26, 2022CTU receives donation of hampers for VoTs from Franciscan InstituteInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenLoad more
