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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.

The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) is advising members of the public that all available appointments on the NIBTT Web Appointment Portal are currently fully booked. In a Public Notice issued on Tuesday (13th January, 2026), the Board said “Our team is actively working to open additional appointments, with new availability expected by January 17, 2026. A further update will be shared on our corporate website and social media platforms when appointments are available. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to facilitate your service needs.” Please be guided accordingly.

The Penal/Debe Regional Corporation is notifying the public that the portion of roadway from the Suchit Trace entrance along the S.S. Erin Road, to the entrance of Anand Low Price Supermarket, will be temporarily closed to facilitate road works. These works will take place from Monday 12th to Tuesday 13th January, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The alternative access route for this period is the S.S. Erin Road. For further information, please contact the Technical Department at 647-0961, ext. 120. The Corporation said it apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their continued co-operation. Please be guided accordingly.

Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, is advising the public that Sackville Street East, Port-of-Spain, between Edward Street and St. Vincent Street, is closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. In a Public Advisory issued today (Sunday 4th January, 2026), Commissioner Guevarro said motorists are “kindly asked to use alternative routes. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation and understanding.” No further information was provided. Please be guided accordingly.

Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, is advising the public of the lighting-up hours for motor vehicles and other vehicles for the months of January, February and March 2026, as follows: Lighting-Up Hours JANUARY 2026 1st - 15th: 6:24 PM - 5:56 AM 16th - 31st: 6:32 PM - 5:58 AM FEBRUARY 2026 1st - 15th: 6:38 PM - 5:57 AM 16th - 28th: 6:41 PM - 5:53 AM MARCH 2026 1st - 15th: 6:42 PM - 5:46 AM 16th - 31st: 6:43 PM - 5:37 AM Please be guided accordingly.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is reminding the public that, effective from 5th January, 2026, approved Vehicle Testing Stations, including the Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (VMCOTT), will be permitted to conduct inspections for Public Service vehicles with a tare weight not exceeding 2,270 kilogrammes. As defined in section 2 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act , Chap. 48:50, a Public Service vehicle is a motor vehicle used for carrying passengers for hire. In a Media Release today (Friday 2nd January, 2026), the Ministry said, additionally, VMCOTT will be authorized to conduct inspections for goods vehicles exceeding 3,200 kilogrammes of Maximum Gross Weight (MGW). However, Public Service vehicles with a tare weight exceeding 2,270 kilogrammes will be required to conduct their inspections at the Licensing Office. The Ministry is reiterating that motor vehicle inspection is a “legal requirement, and all vehicle owners are reminded to ensure...

The Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPost) is informing the public that effective 1st January, 2026, and as a result of international regulations, it can no longer accept outbound or inbound goods or merchandise via the International Registered Mail service. In a Public Notice issued on Tuesday (30th December, 2025), TTPost said this global change has been mandated by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as part of the worldwide standardization of international mail categories. Under these new regulations, the International Registered Mail service will be strictly limited to the mailing of documents with no commercial value , including, but not limited to: Legal documents. Certificates. Official correspondence. Customers wishing to mail goods or merchandise are advised to utilize the Parcel Post Service, which offers specialized handling, tracking, and proof of delivery specifically designed for items of commercial or non-document value. Utilizing the Parcel Post Service wil...

In a Travel Update issued at 10:30 AM this morning (Friday 26th December, 2025), Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is advising passengers of the following amendments to its JFK services for 26th and 27th December, 2025 , due to adverse weather conditions in the New York area: ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) The airline said it has reached out to affected passengers. Customers are encouraged to register for real-time flight notifications and updates via https://www.caribbean-airlines.com/#/caribbean-flight-notifications . Flight status is also available via the FLIGHT STATUS tab on the Caribbean Airlines homepage on www.caribbean-airlines.com . Customers may also visit www.caribbean-airlines.com , download the Caribbean Airlines Mobile app, and check their social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for the latest updates. 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 Transport Division of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is notifying the general public that on Wednesday 24th December, 2025 and Wednesday 31st December, 2025, all Licensing Offices will operate from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. On these days, the Cashier's Unit will operate under the following conditions: Cash payments will not be accepted. Debit card payments will be accepted. The Ministry said it apologizes for any inconvenience caused. Please be guided accordingly.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers that its Customer Service Centres will be closed for business as follows: Wednesday 24th December, 2025 -  1:00 PM closure. Wednesday 31st December, 2025 -  1:00 PM closure. Customers are reminded that payments can be made at any Commercial Bank, VIA outlets, as well as online at https://customerportal.wasa.gov.tt . The Authority said it apologizes for any inconvenience. Please be guided accordingly.

The Summary Offences (Amendment) Act , 2025 (Act No. 13 of 2025), which pertains to the discharge of fireworks, received the assent of Her Excellency the President on Tuesday (16th December, 2025) and is to come into operation by Proclamation on Friday (19th December, 2025). In a Public Advisory, the Office of the Attorney General said, “ With effect from December 19, 2025, it would be a fixed penalty (or ticketable) offence to discharge fireworks without a permit issued by the Commissioner of Police, except on a public holiday between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM and on December 31 between 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM of the next day. It would also be an offence to discharge fireworks within a half mile radius of a public hospital, a private hospital, an airport, a zoo, a registered animal shelter, a farm where animals are reared, a Forest Reserve or a National Park. ” Details with respect to applications for fireworks permits, the granting of fireworks permits and the issuing of fixed penalty notic...

The Management of the Trinidad and Tobago Inter-island Transportation Company Limited (TTIT) is advising the public of the following additional sailings of the cargo vessel, the M.V. Cabo Star: Saturday 27th December, 2025 Departs Trinidad - 1:00 PM Departs Tobago - 10:00 PM Saturday 3rd January, 2026 Departs Trinidad - 1:00 PM Departs Tobago - 10:00 PM Important Reminder: All sailings and vessels assigned to the service are subject to change without notice. For all updates on the sailings, please visit www.ttitferry.com or follow TTIT‘s official social media pages. Customer Service Contacts: Port-of-Spain: 467-5072 Scarborough: 467-5330 or 467-5117 TTIT said, “We thank you for your continued support and we remain committed to providing a safe and reliable service to all our valued customers.” Please be guided accordingly.

In a Visa Update on Wednesday night (11th December, 2025), the United States Embassy in Port-of-Spain said, “Effective immediately, all individuals applying for an H1-B or H4 Nonimmigrant Visa are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to ‘public’ to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law.” The United States requires Visa applicants to provide social media identifiers on Visa application forms. “We use all available information in our Visa screening and vetting.” The new directive therefore goes beyond just listing your social media accounts, but ensuring they are publicly accessible during the application process. Please be guided accordingly.