In a significant leadership transition, Colonel Keston Charles, the former commanding officer of the Trinidad and Tobago (TT) Regiment, officially handed over command to Colonel Dwayne Edwards. Charles, who served as the 20th commanding officer, expressed his profound gratitude to the regiment’s members in a heartfelt Facebook post on October 17. He commended their “unwavering dedication, professionalism, and support” during his tenure, which began on July 10, 2023. Charles also endorsed Edwards, expressing full confidence in his abilities and urging the regiment to remain disciplined and united in their service to the nation. This transition follows recent changes in the TT Defence Force leadership, including the appointment of Captain Don Polo as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on October 7, replacing Air Vice Marshal Darryl Daniel. President Christine Kangaloo, acting on the advice of Defence Minister Wayne Sturge, revoked Daniel’s appointment after consultations with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. On October 16, Commodore Polo paid a courtesy visit to President Kangaloo, who extended her congratulations and best wishes for his new role.