General F.A.Q.’s

What is the core business of the Ministry of Public Utilities?

The core business of the Ministry of Public Utilities involves:

  • Procurement and distribution of electricity
  • Electrical Inspection and Certification
  • Postal Services
  • Telecommunications Services
  • Water Management Services
  • Weather Detection Services
  • Waste Management Services.

How can I contact the Ministry of Public Utilities?

What is the name of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Utilities?

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Utilities is Ms. Nicolette Duke.

What is the name of the Minister of Public Utilities?

The Minister of Public Utilities is the Honourable Marvin Gonzales.

Where is the Ministry of Public Utilities located?

The Ministry of Public Utilities is located at:

One Alexandra Place,
1 Alexandra Street,
St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
Trinidad and Tobago

What are the various Agencies, Divisions and Units of the Ministry?

  • The Agencies of the Ministry are:
    • Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC)
    • Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPost)
    • Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT)
    • Regulated Industries Commission (RIC)
  • The External Divisions of the Ministry are:
    • Electrical Inspectorate Division (GEID) – Arouca, Port of Spain, San Fernando
    • The Meteorological Services Division – Piarco
  • The Internal Divisions and Units of the Ministry are:
    • Human Resource Services Division
      • Human Resource Management Unit
      • Administrative Support Services Unit
      • Finance and Accounts Unit
    • Corporate Communications Unit
    • Customer Service Unit
    • Information System/Information Technology Unit
    • Economic Research Policy and Planning Division
      • Research Unit
      • Communications Sector Management Unit
      • Electrification Sector Management Unit
    • Sectoral Programmes and Projects Unit
    • Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
    • Internal Audit Unit
    • Legal Services Division.