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UPDATE 2:  The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is further advising the public that authorization has been extended once again for light motor vehicles ONLY to utilize the Eastbound and Westbound lanes of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) from Arima to Port-of-Spain until 11:59 PM on Wednesday (3rd June, 2026). UPDATE: The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is further advising the public that authorization has been extended for light motor vehicles ONLY to utilize the Eastbound and Westbound lanes of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) from Arima to Port-of-Spain until 11:59 PM on Tuesday (2nd June, 2026). The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the general public that authorization has been granted for light motor vehicles ONLY to utilize the Eastbound and Westbound lanes of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) from Arima to Port-of-Spain today (Monday 1st June, 2026), from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM. This is said to be in response to transportation challenges faced by thou...

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public that text messages currently circulating regarding speeding violations, claiming to have legal effect and requesting that persons make payment within seven (7) days to receive a 50% discount, are fake and did not originate from the Ministry. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 20th May, 2026), the Ministry said it further emphasizes that “these messages are not issued by, affiliated with, or part of the Licensing Authority of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Members of the public are strongly urged to disregard these messages, avoid clicking on any links, and sharing personal or financial information. ” The public is reminded to rely only on the Ministry's official communication channels for accurate information regarding speeding violations, Fixed Penalty Notices, and related services. The Ministry thanks the public for its continued vigilance and co-operation. Please be guided accordingly.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public that text messages currently circulating, containing a link to pay Fixed Penalty Notices are fake and did not originate from the Ministry. In a Media Release on Monday (11th May, 2026), the Ministry further advises that “these electronic messages are not issued by, affiliated with, or part of the Licensing Authority of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard these messages and avoid clicking on any links or sharing personal or financial information.” The Ministry is reminding the public to “rely only on official Ministry communication channels for accurate information regarding the payment of Fixed Penalty Notices and other related services.” The Ministry thanks the public for its continued vigilance and co-operation. Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that, due to a planned network shutdown between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday (10th May, 2026), its emergency Contact Centre numbers, 800-BULB (800-2852) and 800-TTEC (800-8832), will be unavailable during that period. During this time, customers are advised to contact T&TEC using the following mobile numbers: 794-4823 794-7264 T&TEC said it apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this interruption. Please be guided accordingly.

UPDATE (1:30 PM): The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said the technical issues previously affecting Licensing Offices have been resolved. All Licensing Offices nationwide are open and operating as normal. The Ministry thanks the public for their patience and understanding during the disruption and apologizes for any inconvenience caused. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising members of the public that all Licensing Offices nationwide intend to open at 11:00 AM today (Monday 4th May, 2026) “due to technical difficulties beyond our control.” According to the Ministry, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the matter promptly.” Due to technical difficulties, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation advised that all Licensing Offices nationwide open at 11 a.m. today. However, even though the gates opened, some services remained unavailable, leaving members o...

The Chaguanas Borough Corporation is informing the general public that the Chaguanas Market will be CLOSED on the following days in order to facilitate washing and disinfestation: Sunday 19th April, 2026 (from 12:00 PM). Monday 20th April, 2026. Tuesday 21st April, 2026. Normal opening hours will resume on Wednesday 22nd April, 2026. The Corporation said any inconvenience caused is regretted. Please be guided accordingly.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public of a temporary service disruption affecting the Online Driver’s Permit Renewal System (ODPRS) portal . In a Media Release this afternoon (Friday 10th April, 2026), the Ministry said, “Our technical team is working diligently to restore full functionality as quickly as possible. We are committed to the swift restoration of services and ask for the public’s patience and understanding as we resolve this matter. Further updates will be provided via the Ministry’s official social media channels.” The Ministry said it sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused. Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is advising members of the public of a fraudulent email currently in circulation, which falsely claims to be sent by the Commissioner of Police. In a Media Release on Thursday (9th April, 2026), the TTPS said the email alleges that the recipient is under investigation for various cybercrime and criminal offences by local and international security agencies. It further instructs recipients to report to the Police Headquarters or the Cyber Crime Unit within twenty-four (24) hours, or face immediate arrest. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) The TTPS said it “wishes to categorically state that this email is FAKE. At no time does the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service issue notices of investigation, arrest, or requests for appearance via unsolicited email in this manner. This message is a scam designed to intimidate and deceive recipients.” Members of the public are strongly advised to: Disregard and delete any such email immediately; Do not respon...

Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, is advising the public of the lighting-up hours for motor vehicles and other vehicles for the months of April, May and June 2026, as follows: Lighting-Up Hours APRIL 2026 1st - 15th: 6:43 PM - 5:28 AM 16th - 30th: 6:44 PM - 5:20 AM MAY 2026 1st - 15th: 6:46 PM - 5:15 AM 16th - 31st: 6:50 PM - 5:12 AM JUNE 2026 1st - 15th: 6:54 PM - 5:46 AM 16th - 30th: 6:58 PM - 5:37 AM Please be guided accordingly.

Flow is advising customers across some communities in Central Trinidad, including Cunupia, Las Lomas, Kelly Village, Longdenville and environs, who may be experiencing service interruptions, that this is due to damage to its fibre cables caused by a fire.  In a Notice issued this afternoon (Sunday 22nd March, 2026), Flow said, “Our repair teams are already on-site working to restore your service in the shortest time possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.” More on this as it becomes available.

TTT Limited is informing its viewers and the wider public that there will be no broadcast of National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) draws on Saturday (21st March, 2026). In a Media Release today (Friday 20th March, 2026), TTT said this follows a decision by the NLCB to suspend all gaming activities on that date, in recognition of the sacred observance of Eid-ul-Fitr. While the public holiday was observed today, the NLCB has extended the suspension of its operations to include Saturday (21st March, 2026). As a result, all scheduled NLCB draws will be cancelled for that day. The Media Release concluded by saying, “TTT Limited thanks its audience for their understanding and joins in extending warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the Muslim community.” Please be guided accordingly.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public that the Government has approved an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations, made pursuant to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act , Chapter 48:50, by Legal Notice No. 48 of 2026. In a Media Release on Monday (16th March, 2026), the Ministry said this amendment will allow holders of valid Driver's Licences to renew their licences up to three (3) months prior to the expiration date , instead of the previous one (1) month period before expiry. The Ministry notes that this change “will provide greater convenience to the public, reduce last-minute renewals, and improve overall service efficiency.” The change takes effect from Monday (16th March, 2026). The Ministry said it “thanks the public for its continued co-operation and remains committed to improving service delivery across the transport sector.” Please be guided accordingly.

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is advising the traveling public that critical refurbishment and upgrade works have commenced on the roof of the public washroom facility at the Port-of-Spain Depot.  In a Notice issued on Friday (13th March, 2026), PTSC said, “In order to ensure the safety of commuters and members of the public, the pedestrian corridor leading to the East entrance of City Gate is temporarily closed. As a precautionary measure, foot traffic has been diverted around the perimeter of the building while the necessary repair works are undertaken.” PTSC added, “OSH and security personnel will be on site directing pedestrian movement, and appropriate signage has been installed to assist members of the public in complying with the diversion. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank the traveling public for their patience and co-operation as these essential works are carried out.” These works are expected to be completed by Sunday (15th March, 2026...

The Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) is informing members of the public that the Rio Claro Health Centre will be closed from 7:00 AM on Saturday (28th February, 2026) to facilitate maintenance works. During this temporary closure, services can be accessed at the Mayaro District Health Facility. Services at the Rio Claro Health Centre will resume at 8:00 AM on Monday (2nd March, 2026). The ERHA said it “apologizes for any inconvenience caused as we seek to continuously provide the highest quality healthcare services to our clients.” Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is advising members of the public today (Thursday 19th February, 2026) that the following online services can be accessed via https://services.ttps.gov.tt  as its main website is currently undergoing maintenance and temporarily unavailable: Certificate of Character Request Public March Permits Public Meeting Application General Road Event Applications Carnival Permits Donation, Raffles and Bingos Lost Document Applications The TTPS says it regrets the inconvenience. Please be guided accordingly.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the general public that authorization has been granted for light motor vehicles only to utilize the Eastbound lane of the Priority Bus Route (PBR), from Abattoir Road to Mt. Hope/Champs Fleurs, from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM today (Monday 16th February, 2026). Motorists are asked to comply with all lawful instructions from Police Officers and traffic signs and to exercise due care and attention while using the route. Please be guided accordingly.

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is advising that customers/masqueraders whose clothing and/or costumes are soiled with grease, paint, dirt, oil or mud will not be allowed to travel on its buses. In a Public Notice issued today (Friday 13th February, 2026), the PTSC said, “This decision is taken to protect public property and to ensure that all commuters are able to travel in buses that meet acceptable standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Grease, paint, dirt, oil or mud can cause permanent damage to the fabric on seats and the interior cabin of buses.” The PTSC added, “We thank you for understanding and co-operation. We wish you a safe and enjoyable Carnival Season!” Please be guided accordingly.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers, motorists and members of the general public that emergency repairs to the 36-inch transmission pipeline along South Trunk Road, South Oropouche was completed ahead of time, at approximately 12:00 AM on Friday (6th February, 2026). Customers are further advised that it may take between twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours for the service to normalize to some affected areas, in accordance with established water supply schedules. The Authority notes that temporary asphalt surface road restoration has also been completed and the flow of vehicular traffic in the vicinity of the job-site returned to normal. Permanent restoration of the site will be undertaken in the coming weeks, in collaboration with NIDCO and the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure - Highways Division. For further information or assistance, please contact WASA's Customer Call Centre, toll free at 800-4420 to 800-4426. The Authority thanks the public ...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising motorists using Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, today (Saturday 24th January, 2026), that it is conducting emergency underground work in the vicinity of the Fire Services Headquarters. T&TEC notes that the work is necessary to repair a fault on an underground high voltage cable and, as a result, there will be an interruption in the flow of traffic along the Westbound lane until 6:00 PM today (Saturday 24th January, 2026). The Commission says it apologizes for any inconvenience caused by these repair works.  Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and to follow the instructions of Police Officers on-site. Please be guided accordingly.

The Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago is advising that with effect from 12th January, 2026, the Court of Appeal will operate solely from the Hall of Justice, Knox Street, Port-of-Spain. Accordingly, all Court of Appeal operations at the Waterfront Judicial Centre located at Tower D, International Waterfront Complex, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, have been relocated to the 3rd Floor, Hall of Justice. The Judiciary notes that all services related to the Court of Appeal will be available from the 3rd Floor, Hall of Justice, including: Court of Appeal Courtrooms; Court of Appeal Court Office/Registry; and In-person customer/counter services. Contact details for the Court of Appeal Registry remain unchanged as indicated hereunder: Judiciary Contact Centre: 224-5182, 62-TTLAW (628-8529) or 23-
LAWTT (235-2988), Extensions: 2293, 2399, 2398, and 2432. Email: HOJCOA.Response@ttlawcourts.org. Please be guided accordingly.