Post Cabinet Media Briefing - Wednesday September 23rd 2020

Key Points from Post Cabinet Media Briefing – Wednesday September 23rd 2020 Energy and Energy Industries Minister, Franklin Khan, said reports that the Point Lisas Industrial Estate is under threat is a "misnomer." He acknowledged that there are challenges as certain plants at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate have been idle but said they are "the least efficient ones." Government expects to see the restarting of these plants in the near future when there is an upturn in energy prices. At least three plants at Point Lisas are up and running. National Security Minister Stuart Young commented on a Newspaper Editorial on the deportation of illegal immigrants. He assured that the repatriation of Venezuelans is being done in complete accordance to the law of T&T. He also reminded that during the Registration Exercise for Venezuelan Nationals last year, it was stated that those who commit criminal acts in T&T would have their Registration Card revoked, and they would be repatriated. Minister Young also commented on some positive news with regard to the new passport delivery system by the Immigration Division with people no longer required to come in to collect their passport. The turnaround time for passports is now 5-10 days, and renewals are still going on.