Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar reminded citizens fireworks are allowed only between 8 and 9 p.m. on public holidays.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is reminding the public of the rules on fireworks as Trinidad and Tobago celebrates Divali. In a message posted on X, she urged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly. Divali is observed as a public holiday on Sunday, Nov. 8.
The Prime Minister cited the Summary Offences (Amendment) Act, 2025. Under the law, fireworks may be discharged on public holidays between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. only, and no permit is required for that window.
The legislation also bans fireworks within half a mile of hospitals, airports, zoos, registered animal shelters, farms where animals are reared, forest reserves and national parks.
Persad-Bissessar urged people to be considerate of neighbours, elderly citizens, young children and animals that may be distressed by loud explosions. She wished the nation a happy Divali and prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity in every home.
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