Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Request for Access to Official Documents under the Freedom of Information Act,
Chap. 22:02 of the Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (“FOIA”)
The FOIA was created to extend the right of members of the public to access to information in the possession of public authorities by –
(a) making available, to the public, information about the operations of public authorities and, in particular, ensuring that the authorisations, policies, rules and practices affecting members of the public in their dealings with public authorities are readily available to persons affected by those authorisations policies, rules and practices; and
(b) creating a general right of access to information in documentary form in the possession of public authorities limited only by exceptions and exemptions necessary for the protection of essential public interests and the private and business affairs of persons in respect of whom information is collected and held by public authorities.
How to apply:
To request access to an official document from the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), please complete and submit the Freedom of Information Request for Access to Official Document(s) form, if you want to see an official document held by the Commission. You may only apply for access to documents/records that are not already in the public domain (i.e. documents which are not readily available to members of the public). As documents which are readily available to members of the public are not accessible under the Act
A copy of the Form can be obtained by asking for one at the main office of the Commission or by clicking on the link below:
To ensure that your request is dealt with promptly, the form can be mailed, hand-delivered or submitted electronically (via online submission) to the designated officers of Freedom of Information Requests who are:-
Designated Officer:
Name: Glenis Potts
Position: General Counsel (Ag.)
International Waterfront Centre ,Tower D,
Levels 22-23 , 1 Wrightson Road,
Port of Spain,
101605,
Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
Alternate Officer
Name: Amala Cameron
Position: Librarian
International Waterfront Centre ,Tower D,
Levels 22-23 , 1 Wrightson Road,
Port of Spain,
101605,
Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
To read or download a copy of the FOIA or for further information about FOIA, please visit www.foia.gov.tt