Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 1999 gives members of the public a general right (with exceptions) of access to official documents of public authorities and for matters related thereto. 

Members of the public who wish to inspect or access a copy of an official document from National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology – NIHERST, that is not readily available in the public domain, may contact:

Lorraine Rollock, Alternate Designated Officer (FOIA) 1999
NIHERST General Administration Department
8 Serpentine Road, St Clair, Trinidad, West Indies
Postal P.O. Box 113, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies

Telephone:  868-622-7505
Fax:  868-628-2069
E-mail: foi@niherst.gov.tt 

An official application form is accessible in hard copy from the above or in soft copy (pdf format) by clicking here (this document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

You may also click here to download the NIHERST FOIA Statement as at September 21st, 2005 (this document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).