Ministry of Homeland Security

The Ministry of Homeland Security extends sincere thanks to all entities that submitted Requests for Clarification (RFCs) regarding the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Upgrade of the Passport Issuing and Control System.

For further information, please review the official clarification notice.

Strengthening Emergency Response for Safer Communities

The Ministry of Homeland Security welcomes the addition of four repaired ambulance vehicles to the operational fleet of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS), further enhancing the nation's emergency response capabilities.

On 11 June 2026, Senator the Honourable Eli Zakour, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, together with the Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (VMCOTT), officially handed over the keys to the refurbished vehicles to the Honourable Roger Alexander, Minister of Homeland Security, and Acting Chief Fire Officer Mr. Andy Hutchinson.

This collaborative effort reflects the Government's ongoing commitment to strengthening frontline emergency services, improving operational readiness, and ensuring that emergency responders have the resources necessary to serve and protect citizens across Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ministry of Homeland Security remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance public safety, build resilience, and improve the delivery of critical emergency services nationwide.

Earlier today, Minister of Homeland Security, the Honourable Roger Alexander, MP, along with Permanent Secretary Mr. Videsh Maharaj, Permanent Secretary Dr. Wilson Henderson, and Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Simone Titus, met with the Honourable Major St. Clair Leacock, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Disaster Management and Immigration of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, for a high-level regional security engagement.

Also in attendance were Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director of the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), and Ms. Tonya Ayow, Deputy Executive Director of CARICOM IMPACS.

Discussions centered on deepening regional collaboration to address evolving security challenges, strengthen border protection mechanisms, and advance coordinated approaches to crime prevention and public safety across the Caribbean Community.

The engagement reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of CARICOM Member States to collective action, strategic partnerships, and strengthened regional resilience in safeguarding the people, borders, and shared security interests of the Caribbean region.

The Ministry of Homeland Security extends warm greetings to the Roman Catholic Community and all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago on the observance of Corpus Christi.

As we celebrate the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, may this sacred occasion inspire faith, unity, peace, and compassion, strengthening our commitment to building a safer and more harmonious nation.

Happy Corpus Christi. May God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞

In observance of Corpus Christi, the Ministry of Homeland Security distributed seedlings to staff, courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in support of the longstanding tradition of planting on this sacred day.

In Trinidad and Tobago, Corpus Christi is closely associated with the start of the rainy season and is regarded as an auspicious time for planting, with the belief that crops sown on this day will bring a bountiful harvest.

As we honour this cherished tradition, the Ministry encourages everyone to continue nurturing the values of growth, sustainability and community for generations to come.

We honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the people who arrived aboard the Fatel Razack on 30 May 1845 in search of a better future. As we commemorate Indian Arrival Day, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, enduring values and countless contributions of the Indo-Trinidadian community to every aspect of Trinidad and Tobago's development. May this day remind us that our nation's greatest strength lies in the diverse people and traditions that have come together to shape our shared story.

Happy Indian Arrival Day.