Following the proclamation of a State of Emergency in T&T, many nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have issued travel advice to their residents.
The US Embassy warned that US citizens in this nation could anticipate a greater police and military presence in their statement dated December 31, 2024.
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“As a reminder, US government personnel are prohibited from traveling to the following areas: Laventille (including Picadilly Street and Charlotte Street between Oxford Street and Park Street), Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queen’s Park Savannah and must avoid the following places after dark: beaches, downtown Port-of-Spain, Fort George, Queen’s Park Savannah,” it noted.
The US Embassy urged US residents to comply with local authorities, monitor credible news sources and official Trinidad and Tobago government updates during their SoE-mandated activities, and always carry identification.
The UK government informed its citizens on the Gov.UK website that during the State of Emergency in T&T, security forces have the right to search for individuals and property without a warrant, make arrests, and detain people without one. They also warned that there would be an increased police and military presence and that citizens should always carry identification and obey local authorities.
