As Trinidad and Tobago celebrates its 56th anniversary as an independent nation on Friday August 31, 2018, the Ministry of National Security reminds the public that the use of fireworks must be observed in accordance with the Summary Offences Act Chapter 11:02 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
Regulation 2 of the Fireworks Permits Regulations made under Section 101 of the Act, states that "The Commissioner of Police or any Superintendent of Police authorised by him in writing may grant to any person or persons a written permission prescribing the time, place and conditions at or on which such person or persons may throw, cast, set fire to or let off any firework or fireworks in a town.The Commissioner or Superintendent of Police so granting permission may at any time cancel or vary such permission".
• If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area and seek to obtain the necessary permission.
• Always read the directions and warning labels on fireworks. If a device is not marked with the contents, direction and a warning label, do not light.