PORT OF SPAIN: 24TH MAY, 2017
The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs wishes to inform that the High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, London has confirmed that all nationals within the diaspora who are registered with the High Commission are safe following the terror attack which resulted in death and injury at the Manchester Arena in Manchester on Monday 22nd May, 2017.
The High Commission will continue conducting routine checks with the relevant authorities and has issued alerts to ensure that nationals are aware of the safety measures that were implemented in Manchester and around the country, as a result of the increase of the terror threat level to “critical” which is the highest level. The High Commission has encouraged all nationals to be vigilant and to adhere to the advertised security measures. Nationals have also been advised to contact the Mission in the event of any emergency.
The Ministry wishes to inform nationals travelling abroad to register their stay with the Registration System for Nationals Travelling Abroad via register.foreign.gov.tt. This free service allows the Trinidad and Tobago Overseas Missions to contact nationals to ensure that they are safe and to provide important information.
The Government and the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago condemned all acts of terrorism and stand firm in support of the people of the United Kingdom. In this regard, we continue to pray for the safety and security of the British people.
Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.
Click to view official media release- Update on T&T Nationals in London - 24 May 2017
