The TT Postal Corporation (TTPost) said beginning January 1, only documents can be sent through the International Registered Mail service. It said it can no longer accept outbound or inbound goods or merchandise through the service.

In a release on December 29, TTPost said the global change has been mandated by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as part of the worldwide standardisation of international mail categories.

“Under these new regulations, the International Registered Mail service will be strictly Iimited to the mailing of documents with no commercial value, including but not limited to: legal documents; certificates; and official correspondence.