Sep 23 2020
Post-Cabinet Media Briefing – Wednesday 23rd September, 2020
The Government continues to work assiduously to bring solutions to ensure the survival of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate. Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Senator the Hon. Franklin Khan said the country continues to do reasonably well despite the challenges being faced in the COVID-19 global pandemic. Minister Khan made the disclosure at the […]
Apr 16 2020
Post-Cabinet Media Briefing – Thursday 16 April, 2020.
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley will chair a team tasked with creating a Road Map to Recovery for Trinidad and Tobago. The team is expected to draft a document by the end of May which will outline the way forward post COVID-19. The team will comprise of: Chair: Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley […]
Apr 01 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference – Wednesday 01 April, 2020.
Here are the highlights from today’s Media Conference The Government continues to appeal to citizens to heed the advice from the Ministry of Health to be responsible and adhere to the protocols set during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government through the Office of the Attorney General and the Judiciary are considering the release of low […]
Mar 19 2020
Post-Cabinet Media Briefing – Thursday 19th March 2020
Here are the highlights from today’s Post-Cabinet Media Briefing: The Ministry of Health announced a policy change for media releases on persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. These media releases will now be issued at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm daily. Minister of Health, the Hon Terrence Deyalsingh indicated that […]
Mar 18 2020
Post-Cabinet COVID-19 Update- Wednesday 18th March 2020
Government to determine whether it can revoke the licenses of bars that do not adhere to the 14-day ban. Local Government Corporations have been asked to restrict access to rivers across the country. The Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) and other regional exams are postponed to a date to be announced. The Government has asked the […]
Mar 16 2020
Prime Minister Dr Rowley on COVID-19 – Monday 16th March 2020
Here are the key takeaways from Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley’s opening statement at today’s media conference. Cabinet has taken the following decisions: From midnight tomorrow, restrict all entry into Trinidad and Tobago for the next 14 days except for nationals. Exemptions can be granted in certain circumstances (example members of CARPHA). Cargo […]
Mar 12 2020
Cabinet Suspends Cruise Ship Arrivals to Trinidad and Tobago
Cabinet has taken the decision to suspend all cruise ships from visiting Trinidad and Tobago. This is in response to the rapid global spread of COVID-19. Minister of Health, the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh made the announcement today at the Post-Cabinet Media Conference held at the Diplomatic Center (Thursday 12th March 2020). Minister Deyalsingh said to […]
Feb 27 2020
Trinidad and Tobago Expands Travel Restrictions to Five Additional Countries
People travelling from Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Iran will now be restricted from entering Trinidad and Tobago because of the outbreak of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This as Cabinet expands its 14-day travel restrictions which previously applied to persons travelling to this country from China. Minister of Health, the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh made the […]
Jan 30 2020
14 Day Travel Restrictions for Persons Departing China
Individuals leaving China will not be allowed to enter Trinidad and Tobago for fourteen days after their departure from that country. The Minister of Health the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh made the announcement today at the Post Cabinet Media Conference at the Diplomatic Center (Thursday 30 January 2019). As a preventative measure against the Coronavirus, Cabinet […]
Dec 19 2019
Post Cabinet Media Briefing – Thursday 19th December, 2019.
Decriminalisation to be Proclaimed on December 23, 2019 Government intends to proclaim The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Monday 23rd December 2019. The Bill seeks to decriminalise the possession of a maximum of thirty grammes of cannabis and makes other provisions for the use of the previously prohibited drug. Prime Minister Dr the Hon […]
The Government continues to work assiduously to bring solutions to ensure the survival of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate. Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Senator the Hon. Franklin Khan said the country continues to do reasonably well despite the challenges being faced in the COVID-19 global pandemic. Minister Khan made the disclosure at the […]
