British holidaymakers are being urged to exercise caution after a Caribbean nation declared a state of emergency earlier this month. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office amended its travel guidance for Trinidad and Tobago on Friday following the announcement, which came into effect on March 3. According to the FCDO, the emergency measures were implemented in response to ongoing violent crime and criminal activity across the twin-island nation. The declaration grants local authorities enhanced powers to conduct searches, make arrests and detain individuals suspected of involvement in illegal activities. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Travellers are advised to comply with instructions from police and local officials during their stay. Despite the emergency declaration, no curfew or restrictions on movement are currently in place for visitors to the islands. However, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has been granted expanded authority to enter and search both public and private premises without prior notice. Bail provisions have also been suspended for anyone suspected of committing an offence during this period. Members of the country's Defence Force will operate under similar regulations to the police service. The US Embassy has indicated that the Trinidad and Tobago government intends to review the situation daily, meaning restrictions could change at short notice. The FCDO has also highlighted terrorism concerns for British nationals visiting Trinidad and Tobago. Whilst the islands have no recent history of terrorist incidents, officials warn that attacks remain a possibility and could occur without warning. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Iran strikes US consulate in Dubai as IRGC ramps up assault on American targets in Gulf states GB News producer in Dubai lockdown blasts ‘lack of communication’ as she issues urgent plea amid Iran strikes Hundreds of thousands of Britons 'could be stranded indefinitely' in the Gulf as ministers scramble to bring them home The guidance states that any such attacks "could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreign nationals." Tourists are encouraged to remain vigilant at all times, monitor local media coverage and heed advice from authorities on the ground. The Foreign Office notes there is currently a high global threat of terrorist attacks affecting UK interests and British citizens, including from groups and individuals who specifically target the UK. The Trinidad and Tobago warning comes amid a wave of updated FCDO guidance as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Travel advice has been revised for numerous destinations including Egypt, where officials warn of a "heightened risk of regional tension" that could cause disruption. The FCDO is now advising against all but essential travel to Qatar, as well as parts of Saudi Arabia including the Eastern Province and Riyadh Province. Thousands of British nationals have been left stranded in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as the crisis has intensified. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has confirmed that approximately 300,000 British citizens are currently in Gulf countries. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter