Media Releases


The Ministry of Works and Transport to introduce a five month waiver on the renewal of driving permits

20 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport is pleased to advise the national community that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, it is currently collaborating with the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs to amend the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 48:50 to extend the validity of specific permits issued under the Licensing Authority.
 

MOWT Debunks Fake News of Overcrowding at Caroni Licensing Office

20 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport is deeply concerned about the circulation of inaccurate information as it relates to the congregation of large crowds at the Licensing Head Office-Frederick Settlement, Caroni. The current outbreak of COVID-19 is certainly unsettling. Paranoia is a totally normal reaction. However, the public is urged to refrain from circulating inaccurate information that can lead to unnecessary panic in the public domain.

The U Turn Software Management System will go LIVE on March 2nd, 2020

01 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport, in keeping with our commitment to launch the UTURN System, is pleased to announce that on March 02nd 2020, the UTURN Software Management System will go live.

Update on Ongoing Rehabilitation Works Along the Cascade Main Road

01 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport would like to update the general public on ongoing rehabilitation works along the Cascade Main Road.

'The Embassy' Vessel to be Resurveyed

18 Feb 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that on Sunday 16 February 2020, passengers were evacuated from a Motor Vessel ‘The Embassy’ during an event. Pursuant to Section 238 of the Shipping Act, the vessel must be re-surveyed to resume service.

Traffic Disruption on Eastern Main Road between Railway Road and Oropouche Road, Eastern Main Road, Sangre Grande

11 Feb 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that repairs commenced between Railway Road and Oropouche Road, Eastern Main Road, Sangre Grande during the week of January 20th, 2020.

Extension of the Validity of 2019 Intra City Permits

03 Jan 2020

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise holders of approved 2019 Intra City Passes that they have been granted authorization to continue to use the Permits until Friday 31st  January, 2020.

Extended Use of 2019 Priority Bus Route Permits

30 Dec 2019

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that holders of approved 2019 Priority Bus Route (PBR) permits have been granted authorization to continue to use the PBR until January 31st, 2020.

Driving While Impaired by Alcohol or Other Drugs

20 Dec 2019

The Ministry of Works and Transport

 

The UN/WHO World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims

06 Dec 2019

Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport.



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