Media Releases

The Ministry of Works and Transport today (Friday 13th January, 2017) launched Trinidad and Tobago’s New Driving Permit System at a press conference hosted by Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport.

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that 2016 Priority Bus Route passes held by Maxi Taxi Drivers have been extended for use until Friday January 13, 2017.

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that authorization has been granted for continued use of 2016 Priority Bus Route Permits.

Please be advised that CASHIERS at all licensing offices across Trinidad and Tobago will be CLOSED to the public from 10:00a.m on the following days:

The Ministry of Works and Transport invites members of the public who may feel the impact of coastal erosion which may be exacerbated due to the recent rough seas bulletin issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, to make a report to the Coastal Protection Unit.

In 2016, the Ministry of Works and Transport signed an agreement with the University of the West Indies to facilitate the sharing of data collected by the Ministry along the east coast of Trinidad. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering leads a wider UWI team on a RDI (Research, Development and Impact) - funded project which is intended to investigate the erosion and flooding hazard on the east coast of Trinidad. This study aims to gather relevant physical data in a comprehensive manner and present said physical evidence in a format that is suitable for referencing, analyses, scientific research, decision support and policy development.

On Friday 18th November, 2016 the Minister of Works and Transport, Senator the Honourable, Rohan Sinanan launched the Freeport to Couva Parallel Access Road, and also conducted a site tour of on-going drainage and road works at Beaucarro Road, Freeport and a site tour of Mosquito Creek.

​The World Health Organization reminds usthat,"road deaths and injuries are sudden, violent and traumatic experiences. Their grief and impact are long-lasting, often permanent." For this reason, Iam honoured to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on this third Sunday in the month of November. Let us all understand the power of collaboration in the spirit of hope and realize that when we work together: drivers, pedestrians, special interest groups like Arrive Alive and government can make travel on our roads much safer for all.

The Coastal Protection Unit of the Ministry of Works and Transport supports a safe environment for those who enjoy the amenities of the coast, and wishes to advise the public of the  importance of following advisories from the Office of Disaster and Preparedness and Management (ODPM) and other national agencies for sea bathers and fisher folk to exercise extreme caution when venturing into or near rough seas.