Security arrangements in place

Speaking yesterday at a press briefing to highlight Carnival security arrangements at Police Administration Building in Portof- Spain, Dulalchan said, “The Police Service stands prepared and ready with other security stakeholders to provide enhanced safety and security to ensure all masqueraders and spectators have an enjoyable and peaceful Carnival Monday and Tuesday.” Dulalchan said the TTPS collaborated with key stakeholders such as the National Carnival Commission (NCC) and its umbrella organisation in mas, pan and calypso. Key security stakeholders include the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, National Operation Centre, Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, Trinidad and Tobago Prisons Service, Customs and Excise and Immigration Divisions, ODPM, Municipal Police and Traffic Wardens as well as air and sea ports security officers.

He said event stakeholders, which include fete promoters, were also consulted. Dulalchan said the parade routes across the nation have been finalised with the National Carnival Commission and the other mas stakeholders, with the main venues at Port-of-Spain, San Fernando and Tobago, generally remaining the same, as in 2016 with minor adjustments for flexibility and convenience.

Dulalchan said the traffic restrictions which include the relocation of taxi stands will be published soon in the press.