Gary Griffith
Gary Griffith is a former Commissioner of Police in Trinidad and Tobago, known for his leadership of specialized police units aimed at combating crime. He served as Commissioner from 2018 until his controversial dismissal in 2022, during which time he was recognized for his efforts to reform the police force and improve national security.
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Former National Security minister Gary Griffith felt Government should adopt a more transparent approach to the presence of a possible US military installation.
Trinidad PM confirms US military have set up support office for radar as PNM demands answers
Guyana· 2025-12-23
Former police commissioner and minister of national security Gary Griffith said the value of the sensitive equipment is now being undermined by the growing tendency of some to oversell its installation.
Trinidad Top Cop under fire for saying mosquitoes kept officers from drug arrestsGuyana· 2025-12-14
Gary Griffith is a former police commissioner who also criticized the Prime Minister's remarks regarding the legality of strikes on flagless vessels.
Security experts reject Trinidad PM’s claim that unflagged vessels can be attackedGuyana· 2025-12-12
Former national security minister Gary Griffith suggests that conflict could benefit Trinidad and Tobago in combating narcotrafficking.
Security experts: Trinidad Gov’t must have plan in case US-Venezuela tensions escalateGuyana· 2025-08-25
Former police commissioner Gary Griffith said the intent of the law is not to 'gun down children stealing fruits and running away.'
'Shoot first, kill first'- Trinidad Defence Minister advises gun owners to deal harshly with intrudersGuyana· 2025-07-31
Gary Griffith called the declaration of a state of emergency 'ridiculous' and suggested better prison management could have resolved the issue.
Trinidad and Tobago declares second state of emergency, citing gang threat | Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
Gary Griffith’s National Transformation Alliance secured 5,932 votes.
PNM votes drop by 102,090Guyana· 2025-04-30
Gary Griffith spearheaded the freshly minted National Transformation Alliance (NTA).
UNC storms to victory, ending PNM's 10 year ruleGuyana· 2025-04-29
Gary Griffith is the leader of the National Transformation Alliance, a party attempting to contest the upcoming elections.
Trinidad elections body says all set for today’s pollsGuyana· 2025-04-28
Gary Griffith was the former police commissioner who led the formation of the Special Operations Response Team in 2018.
Trinidad PM promises new crime-fighting unitGuyana· 2025-04-12
