T&T, China sign on new Forensic Science Centre for St Joseph
Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Trinidad and Tobago, Fang Qiu, have signed an agreement to construct a new Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre in St Joseph.
The construction of a new centre is being made possible through the provision of funding, as appropriated via a series of Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreements between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
The letters outline each party's obligations in the execution of this project.
Minister Hinds noted that the construction of a new TTFSC continues to be a priority of the Government.
The new facility is envisioned as modern, with adequate storage and required amenities for TTFSC staff to conduct their duties efficiently in support of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
It will be located on Farm Road, St Joseph. It will have dedicated spaces and laboratories for biology, chemistry, toxicology, documents, ballistics, motor vehicles, pathological anatomy and other technical inspections, storage rooms, administrative office rooms, electrical and standby power rooms and other supporting facilities.
Both the Minister and the Ambassador noted the signing was an example of the existing longstanding bilateral relationship and ongoing cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and China.
The signing ceremony occurred at the Ministry of National Security’s Office at Tower C, International Waterfront Complex, 1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.
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