Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Category: Media Release

Media Release: Ministry of Finance Customs and Excise Division Seizes Narcotics Valued at over TT$10 Million

By Media Release, News

Excerpt: The seized Marijuana carries an estimated street value of TT$9,737,800.00, while the MDMA carries an estimated street value of TT$1,515,000.00.These successful operations highlight the Division’s unwavering commitment to protecting the borders of Trinidad and Tobago from the illicit narcotics trade and other forms of smuggling that pose risks to public health, safety, and national…

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Media Release -Ministry of Finance (MOF): ‘Customs & Excise Division Launches Debit Card (LINX) Payment System to improve Service Delivery and Ease of Doing Business’

By Customs & Excise Division, Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Media Release, ,

The Customs & Excise Division (C&ED of the Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce the official launch of its Point of Sale (POS) Debit Card (Linx) payment system, which allows customers to make secure, convenient payments directly at Customs offices across Trinidad and Tobago.The initiative represents a major step in the Division’s ongoing efforts…

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Media Release: Joint Effort by Customs and Excise Division, Port of Port of Spain and Port of Point Lisas for Management of Vessel Traffic for Cargo Operations

By Customs & Excise Division, Media Release, News, ,

The Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division, in collaboration with the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) with its Cargo Handling Facility The Port of Port of Spain (PPOS) and the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO) hereby advises the national community and shipping stakeholders of coordinated measures that have been…

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Media Release- Misrepresentation of comments made by the Honorable Minister of Finance on Funding for Public Sector Wage Negotiations

By Media Release, News,

The Minister of Finance, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, notes with concern an article published in the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Newspaper on October 22nd 2025, titled “No funds in budget for public servants’ payments – Tancoo”. The article does not accurately reflect the Minister’s comments made during the Standing Finance Committee meeting held on October…

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Media Release: Minister of Finance Addresses TTMA Post Budget Forum

By Budget, Media Release, News,

The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance on October 14th, 2025, delivered the feature address and also participated in an open panel discussion at the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association’s (TTMA) annual Post Budget Forum held at the HYATT Regency Trinidad. In his address, Minister Tancoo commended the TTMA and manufacturers for their resilience and…

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Media Release: Ministry of Finance – “Rejoice in Investment Grade Status”

By Finance News, Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Media Release, News, ,

Fear mongering in Trinidad and Tobago is a favourite pastime of PNM puppets and puppeteers.And it is no different with the latest ratings action from Standard & Poor’s, the internationalcredit ratings agency. We have all been conditioned to think and expect the worse when a moredispassionately objective assessment would better serve everyone. Let’s try to…

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Media Release: S&P Affirms Trinidad and Tobago’s Investment Grade Rating but Revises Outlook, Highlighting the Need for Reforms

By Finance News, Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Media Release, News, ,

Today, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) affirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s investment grade rating at BBB-, while revising the outlook from stable to negative. S&P’s affirmation of Trinidad and Tobago’s investment grade status reflects the country’s long established democratic institutions, economic stability, favourable external profile and buffers (“This profile includes a strong external creditor…

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Speech by the Minister of Finance in the House of Representatives on Friday 19th September, 2025

By Finance News, Legislation, Media Release, News, Speeches, ,

(1)The Miscellaneous Provisions (FATF Compliance) Bill, 2025(2) The Counter-Proliferation Financing Bill, 2025 These two vital Bills provide strong protection against both crime and criminality. With their passage, Trinidad and Tobago will have a robust legislative framework to properly deal with the proceeds of crime including, cross-border activities, and the kind of white-collar crime that has…

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