Media Releases

Update on Protest Action by Residents of La Paille Village, Caroni

07 Apr 2022

The Ministry of Works and Transport continues to embark on a multipronged approach to mitigate flooding in the Caroni River Catchment and other catchment areas across Trinidad. The Drainage Division is presently conducting its annual Comprehensive Desilting Programme with over twenty (20) desilting projects being undertaken on the Caroni River and its tributaries.

Sen the Hon. Minister of MOWT Responds to the Trinidad Express Newspaper Editorial “Transportation Deja vu”.

05 Apr 2022

Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport responds to the Trinidad Express Newspaper Editorial “Transportation Deja vu”.

Closure of Arima licensing Office on 31st March to 4th April 2022

01 Apr 2022

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that the Arima Licensing Office will be closed from Thursday 31^st March, 2022 to Monday 04^th April, 2022

Launch of the Electronic Vehicle Inspection System

29 Mar 2022

As part of its agenda and commitment to improving the delivery of services at the Licensing Division, the Ministry of Works and Transport launched the new Electronic Vehicle Inspection System (EVIS) on March 25th, 2022.

Update on Roadway Failure on Mosquito Creek

08 Mar 2022

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) wishes to provide an update on the road failure along the Mosquito Creek.

MOWT introduces Amendments to the Demerit Point System

28 Feb 2022

The Ministry undertook a review and implemented changes to the Demerit Points System. This review took into consideration the concerns of stakeholders and the general public, as it related to the number of demerit points applicable for several minor traffic violations.

MOWT Introduces Amendments to the Demerit Points System

28 Feb 2022

Since the introduction of the Demerit Points System in May 2020, the Ministry of Works and Transport has been consistently monitoring the operation of the System and its impact on changing drivers’ behaviour and attitude toward road traffic laws and road safety. Accordingly, the Ministry undertook a review and implemented changes to the Demerit Points System. This review took into consideration the concerns of stakeholders and the general public, as it related to the number of demerit points applicable for several minor traffic violations.

Further Extension of the Validity of Certain Documents issued by the Licensing Division

24 Jan 2022

Given the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the operations of the Licensing Division, the Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise members of the public that a further extension of time has taken effect in respect of the following:

Gradual Enforcement of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Windscreen and Window Tint) Regulations, 2020

29 Dec 2021

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that there will be a transition period of six (6) months for the gradual enforcement of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Windscreen and Window Tint) Regulations, 2020 (the Regulations) effective January 1st, 2022.

Unauthorized Use of the Priority Bus Route

28 Dec 2021

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that the validity of 2021 Priority Bus Route (PBR) Permits will expire on Friday 31st December, 2021.

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