The restricted locations listed under the Emergency Powers Prohibition of Public Protest and Demonstrations Order, legal notice 40 of 2026 are:

• Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

• Office of the President of Trinidad and Tobago

• Office of the Prime Minister

• Diplomatic Centre

• Office of the Attorney General

• Ministry of Finance

• Ministry of Defence

• Ministry of Homeland Security

• Headquarters of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service

• Headquarters of the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service

• Headquarters of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force

• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

• Piarco International Airport

• ANR Robinson International Airport

• Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

Simon said the order does not ban citizens from entering or passing through those areas, but specifically prohibits participation in public protests or demonstrations within the 500-meter zones. Police officials said the measures are intended to protect protesters, bystanders and officers while maintaining public order during the state of emergency.

The announcement follows recent demonstrations connected to public anger over high-profile criminal investigations and wider concerns about governance and national security. Authorities acknowledged citizens’ right to protest but said officers are obligated to enforce emergency regulations fairly and within the law.

Civil liberties advocates and opposition figures have previously expressed concern that emergency powers could limit freedom of assembly and public expression. Government officials have defended the temporary restrictions as necessary to secure critical infrastructure and maintain stability during heightened security concerns.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian and statements from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.