Defence Force Personnel To Serve Longer Under New Retirement Rules

Defence Minister Wayne Sturge says Government is moving ahead with a series of measures aimed at strengthening the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, including retaining experienced personnel through changes to the compulsory retirement age.

Speaking in the Lower House on Friday, he said Cabinet approved a revised framework on May 21st, 2026, increasing the retirement age from 47 to 50.

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“Under these arrangements, the compulsory retirement age for officeholders holding the rank of Major in the Regiment and equivalent ranks in the Coast Guard and Air Guard, these ranks and below have been increased. The age has been increased from 47 years to 50 years. Similar adjustments have also been approved for Sergeants, Corporals, and Junior ranks in the Regiment and corresponding ranks in the Coast Guard and Air Guard.”