Coast Guard captain Don Polo takes charge — Defence Force shake-up
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October 9, 2025Darren Bahaw
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OVERNIGHT, the leadership of the TT Defence Force changed hands after government advised the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Christine Kangaloo, to appoint commanding officer of the Coast Guard, Captain Don Polo, to take charge.
His predecessor, Air Vice Marshal Darryl Daniel, whose contract would have officially ended in March 2026, was sent packing.
This development takes place during the state of emergency and amidst military tensions between US forces and our closest neighbour, Venezuela.
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