Opening of Priority Bus Route until noon today, 23 September 2019
The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that the Priority Bus Route (PBR) will be opened to light motor vehicles until 12PM on Monday 23rd September 2019. The...
View ArticleStatus update on National Emergency Health Services
The public is advised that the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Authority (RHA) teams are actively playing their role as part of the national response to Tropical Storm Karen.The Ministry of...
View ArticleAgriculture Ministry responds to Tropical Storm Karen
In response to the “red level” adverse weather alert issued by the Meteorological Office of Trinidad and Tobago (MET Office) earlier today, staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries...
View ArticleAll Schools closed on September 23 rd
Minister of Education the Honourable Anthony Garcia wishes to advise that following the advice of the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Office ALL SCHOOLS in Trinidad and Tobago will be CLOSED on...
View ArticleMinister Hosein initiates emergency response activities
On Sunday September 22nd, 2019 the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, Kazim Hosein joined Minister of National Security Stuart Young, Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan,...
View ArticlePlanning and Development Ministry responds to Forbes Article on Caribbean...
The Honourable Camille Robinson Regis, Minister of Planning and Development takes note of a news article in the Forbes Magazine dated September 20th, 2019, entitled “ Caribbean Islands are the Biggest...
View ArticleStatement of Finance Minister on results of the Request for Proposals for the...
Mr. Deputy Speaker I am authorized by the Cabinet to make this Statement. PETROTRIN, Trinidad and Tobago’s largest crude oil producer, operating the country’s only petroleum refinery, ceased refinery...
View ArticleWeather alert has been downgraded to yellow level
The Met Offic has downgraded the weather alert to yellow level but Trinidad and Tobago is on a red alert riverine flood warning.The latest update stated there is a medium (60%) chance of heavy...
View ArticleUpdate on Government's response to excessive rainfall
Most of the water that inundated parts of Trinidad and Tobago have started receding.Minister of National Security and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Stuart Young said by 5:30 p.m....
View ArticleGovernment is doing all it can to help those affected by flooding
The Government is doing everything possible to help all those who have been affected by the flooding.Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley thanked his Cabinet colleagues, the various Government...
View ArticleMisleading and inaccurate Newsday article on the sale of the Point-A-Pierre...
The Hon. Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance has taken note of a grossly inaccurate and unprofessional article in today’s Newsday about the selection of the OWTU as the preferred bidder for the sale of...
View ArticleTrinidad and Tobago and Brazil commit to deepening relations
Senator the Honourable Dennis Moses, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs highlighted the significant strides that were made to advance the bilateral agenda between Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil,...
View ArticleTrinidad and Tobago and India seek to strengthen bilateral relations
Senator the Honourable Dennis Moses, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomed His Excellency Arun Kumar Sahu, High Commissioner for the Republic of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago...
View ArticleRiverine flood warning downgraded to yellow
The riverine flood warning has been downgraded to yellow by the Met Office. However, the Met Office said the yellow level has been extended until Tuesday 24th September 2:00 a.m.Yellow level means...
View ArticleStatement from the Minister of Communications on Republic Day
As we celebrate the anniversary of our Republic, let us renew the promise we made to ourselves as a young nation 43 years ago when we signaled to the rest of the world our readiness to craft our own...
View ArticleRiverine flood warning discontinued
The Met Service has discontinued the Riverine Flood warning.The river levels have gradually decreased over the last 24 hours, resulting in the discontinuation of the riverine flood warning. Some areas...
View ArticleClean-up efforts continue in communities affected by flooding
Work continues in communities in Trinidad and Tobago which were affected by flooding. Today, 25 September 2019 members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force are in Bamboo Settlement along with...
View ArticleNational Security agencies on the ground in response to Piparo mud volcano...
Following reports of increased geological activity at the Piparo Mud Volcano, National Security agencies have been monitoring the situation and are currently working with key stakeholders to observe...
View ArticlePrime Minister holds bilateral talks in the margins of UNGA
Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley joined world leaders at the opening session of the high-level debate of the UN’s General Assembly in New York today (Tuesday 24 September, 2019).This year's...
View Article21st Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Senator the Honourable Franklin Khan, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries will be travelling overseas to attend the 21st Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) from...
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