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The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is addressing misinformation circulating on social media and other platforms, regarding an alleged $10,000 fine imposed on persons under the age of twenty-five (25) for failing to complete a defensive driving course as a condition for obtaining motor vehicle insurance. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 14th January, 2026), the Ministry said at this time, there is no provision under the laws of Trinidad and Tobago, including the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act or its subsidiary legislation, that requires persons under the age of twenty-five (25) years to complete a defensive driving course as a mandatory condition for obtaining or maintaining motor vehicle insurance. The Ministry is urging the public to “remain vigilant against misinformation in the public domain and to rely only on official Government communication channels for accurate and verified information.” Please be guided accordingly.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public that a Media Release currently circulating under the heading “Revised Operating Hours of Licensing Division” is false. In a Public Notice issued this evening (Sunday 11th January, 2026), the Ministry said the official operating hours of all Licensing Division offices throughout Trinidad and Tobago remain Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) Members of the public are urged to rely solely on the Ministry’s official communication channels for accurate and verified information. The Ministry said it “thanks the public for its co-operation and assistance in preventing the spread of misinformation.” Meanwhile, an alarming video online shows a long line of motorists in their vehicles outside the Licensing Office in San Fernando this evening (Sunday 11th January, 2026), seemingly intending to “camp out” overnight to be amongst the first to get their transactions done when the office opens on Mond...

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MTCA) is advising the public that the image circulating online titled “New Permit Renewal Fees (Effective January 1, 2026)” is FAKE. In a statement issued today (Wednesday 31st December, 2025), the Ministry said it “confirms that no notice regarding an increase in permit or licence renewal fees has been issued.” Members of the public are urged to disregard these false claims, avoid sharing the misinformation, and verify any updates only through official Government channels. Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) is advising the public of a fraudulent online investment scheme, operating under the name “Stable Rowdex” (also referred to as “Stable Capital”), which is promoting a cryptocurrency-related investment opportunity.   In a Public Advisory issued on Tuesday (23rd December, 2025), the TTSEC said it has confirmed that the entity is distributing Al-generated videos, fabricated news articles, altered images and other falsified promotional content purporting to show endorsements from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Minister of Finance and other prominent individuals. The TTSEC said it wishes to make it unequivocally clear that: These endorsements are entirely false; No such investment product or the entity has been endorsed by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance or any other public official or individual referenced in the promotional materials; and The materials being circulated ...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it has become aware of a fraudulent notice circulating to customers, falsely claiming to be an official communication from the Authority regarding overdue water bill payments.  In a Media Release today (Wednesday 26th March, 2025),  WASA said it “strongly condemns this malicious act, which is clearly intended to deceive and exploit our valued customers.  This fraudulent message, which instructs customers to make payments via a suspicious link, is NOT authorized by WASA. The Authority does not engage its stakeholders in such an unprofessional or coercive manner. We urge the public to treat this communication with extreme caution and to refrain from clicking on any embedded links or providing personal or financial information.” WASA outlined how it officially engages customers, as follows: 1. Official Notices: WASA communicates with customers through formal letters, official emails (from verified WASA domains), and authoriz...

Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage) is advising the public to exercise caution regarding several deceptive online advertisements and fake Facebook pages purporting to offer investment opportunities in Heritage.  In a Media Release on Wednesday (5th March, 2025), Heritage said, “ Misleading advertisements are circulating on social media, urging persons to share personal information as part of the registration process to invest in Heritage shares. The public is reminded that Heritage is wholly State-owned, with the Minister of Finance in his capacity as Corporation Sole as its only shareholder, and that no shares are currently on offer to the public.” Heritage added, “These latest fraudulent attempts follow two (2) previous advertisements involving a fake Facebook page — ‘Heritage Petroleum Trinidad and Tobago’ — with false claims of selling company shares. These fake pages were reported to Facebook for removal. The current advertisements represent yet another attempt to mi...