In light of the concerns surrounding possible temporary unemployment during the Covid19 pandemic, the Government wishes to assure the public that it is currently in the process of implementing a temporary Salary Relief Grant of up to $1,500 for a period of up to 3 months.
Additional measures designed to alleviate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national community.
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is working assiduously to develop strategies to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on this nation. As part of the Government’s Finance Committee the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance has revealed a number of measures aimed at alleviating the economic impacts of this virus and provided regular updates as to the nation’s economic situation.
The Comptroller of Accounts has advised that ALL counter services at the Treasury Division will be opened from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. only. Kindly note that this arrangement is with immediate effect until further notice.
The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, revealed measures to support individuals and business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on March 18th, 2020.
The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, shared details of the impact of the oil price collapse and COVID-19 pandemic on T&T’s economy at the Post-Cabinet briefing on 16th March, 2020.