Defence Minister: ZOSOs won’t be in place for more than five years

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SHANE SUPERVILLEJournalist at Guardian

January 22, 2026

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Defence Minister: ZOSOs won’t be in place for more than five years

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Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge says he does not anticipate the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSOs) to remain in effect in different communities across T&T for more than five years if the bill becomes law.

As of yesterday afternoon, the Reform (Zones of Special Operation) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill, 2026, was still being debated in the Senate.

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