In a recent post-cabinet press briefing held at the Diplomatic Centre in St Ann’s, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs, Sean Sobers, reaffirmed the government’s uncompromising stance on the deportation of illegal migrants. The briefing, attended by Local Government Minister Khadijah Ameen and Nicholas Morris, parliamentary secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, saw Sobers address concerns raised by Newsday regarding the government’s hard-line position on mass deportations. Sobers emphasized that the government’s policy aligns with the Immigration Act, which categorizes illegal entry and overstaying as criminal offenses, warranting deportation. He dismissed suggestions to soften the approach, stating that the government stands by the position articulated by Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander. Sobers also addressed concerns about the treatment of migrants, drawing parallels to controversial practices in the United States, but maintained that Trinidad and Tobago’s immigration authorities operate within normal legal frameworks. Additionally, he responded to reports of Trinidadian nationals allegedly killed in US military strikes on drug boats, promising to investigate but cautioning against unfounded allegations. Sobers also commented on recent political tensions with Venezuela, including the Venezuelan National Assembly’s criticism of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and reiterated Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to democratic principles.