Wayne Sturge
Wayne Sturge is the Defence Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, known for his decisive actions regarding national security and public welfare. In his recent role, he made headlines by restricting the movements of Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, citing concerns over the artist's past legal issues and their potential impact on vulnerable youth in the country.
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Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has defended the Government’s continued use of a United States–supplied radar system installed at the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago.
Sturge confirms US radar still active in Tobago
Guyana· 2026-02-21Defence Minister Wayne Sturge said the Chief of Defence Staff, Don Polo, was involved every step of the way.
PM: Stink and Dutty, other large Carnival fetes can return to ChaguaramasGuyana· 2026-02-17
Minister Wayne Sturge was initially thought to be open to taking amendments.
Trinidad gov’t’s special security zones bill defeated in SenateGuyana· 2026-01-29
Wayne Sturge is the Defence Minister who asserted that T&T was not involved in the US operation.
Caricom chairman: No reason to suspect T&T complicit in Maduro captureGuyana· 2026-01-25
Wayne Sturge, the Defence Minister, defends the Special Operation Zones Bill aimed at fighting crime.
Trinidad Defence Minister defends special operation zones to fight crimeGuyana· 2026-01-23
Attempts to contact Defence Minister Wayne Sturge yesterday evening were unsuccessful.
Alarm over suspected ‘US military base’ in TobagoGuyana· 2025-12-23
Efforts to contact Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge for comment were unsuccessful up to press time.
Trinidad PM confirms US military have set up support office for radar as PNM demands answersGuyana· 2025-12-23
Wayne Sturge is the minister of defence who stated that Trinidad and Tobago is not a launch pad for any military operations.
Radar revelation stokes fears Caribbean could be drawn into US-Venezuela crisis | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Wayne Sturge is the Defence Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who assured that T&T’s airspace remains open.
Trinidad PM: I asked for US radarGuyana· 2025-12-01
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge was contacted for comment regarding the military exercises.
AG says US military to intensify exercises in TrinidadGuyana· 2025-11-15
Minister of Defense Wayne Sturge was contacted multiple times to ask if the government has granted permission for US military drones to fly within T&T airspace.
Mystery flights: US drones spotted over T&TGuyana· 2025-11-11
Wayne Sturge is the Minister of Defense who commented on the USS Gravely's visit to Trinidad and Tobago.
The USS Gravely has arrived in T&TGuyana· 2025-10-28
Her Ministers of Defence, Wayne Sturge, called on the population not to panic, assuring that measures were put in place to keep the country safe.
Trinidad PM reassures public amid US advisoryGuyana· 2025-10-22
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge declined to comment.
Trinidad PM stands by ‘kill them violently’ commentGuyana· 2025-10-18
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge joined Jearlean John on a tour of Defence Force facilities.
Acting PM concerned at state of Trinidad defence force facilitiesGuyana· 2025-09-30
Wayne Sturge is the Minister of Defense of Trinidad and Tobago consulted about the deportation mechanisms.
Trinidad y Tobago deportará a 200 venezolanos detenidos en cárceles
Venezuela· 2025-09-10
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge was reported to be the target of a plot to kill him.
Gov’t defends decision to cancel Independence Day parade | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-19
Wayne Sturge is advising constituents and citizens that during a home invasion, they can shoot first and 'explain yourself after.'
'Shoot first, kill first'- Trinidad Defence Minister advises gun owners to deal harshly with intrudersGuyana· 2025-07-31
Wayne Sturge is the Defence Minister who revealed a shocking breach involving contraband in prisons.
Trinidad Defence Minister reveals shocking breach: 65-inch TV in jail cellGuyana· 2025-07-25
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge previously confirmed the group’s presence in T&T.
Tren de Aragua listed as terrorist group by TrinidadGuyana· 2025-07-02
Wayne Sturge is the defence minister of Trinidad and Tobago who stated that Guis Kendell Jerome's name was not in the criminal database.
Editorial | Kamla should cool the rhetoric | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-10
Wayne Sturge is the Minister of Defense consulted by Kamla Persad Bissessar.
Cabello niega incursión venezolana en aguas trinitenses tras declaraciones de primera ministraVenezuela· 2025-06-10
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge could not be reached for comment regarding the situation.
Dookeran says Govt should have taken different approach to Venezuela conflictGuyana· 2025-06-09
Efforts to contact Defence Minister Wayne Sturge were unsuccessful regarding a meeting with national security officials.
St Vincent PM urges peace and calm between T&T, VenezuelaGuyana· 2025-06-09
Wayne Sturge, the Defence Minister, raised concerns over some items on Kartel’s itinerary.
Kartel concert promoter fearful for his lifeGuyana· 2025-06-06
Wayne Sturge is the Minister of Defence whom Kamla Persad Bissessar plans to consult regarding the use of lethal force.
Chavismo insinúa complicidad del gobierno de Trinidad y Tobago con «terroristas» detenidos en VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-06-06Sturge intervened to limit Kartel’s movement before the concert due to the issues with the promoter.
Kartel blames promoter for Trinidad concert fiasco, full US$1.35m fee was not paidGuyana· 2025-06-02
Justice Minister Wayne Sturge gave a measured response when contacted yesterday.
Trinidad launches probe into Kartel payGuyana· 2025-06-02
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge stated that he was considering imposing restrictions on Kartel's performance at OCMF.
No Vybz Kartel, Moliy for One Caribbean Music Festival | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-06-01
Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge had issued a draft order limiting Palmer’s movement while in T&T for the concert.
Vybz Kartel gets the all clear to perform in TrinidadGuyana· 2025-05-29