National Budget 2025/26 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness Through Accountable Fiscal Policies
National Budget 2025/26 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness Through Accountable Fiscal Policies, Supporting Documents
Ministry of Finance Budget Statement 2026 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness through Accountable Fiscal Policies
Budget Statement 2026 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness through Accountable Fiscal Policies presented by Presented by the Minister of Finance the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance in the House of Representatives on Monday, October 13, 2025. Mr Speaker, I am honoured to deliver the UNC’s inaugural Budget. On April 28, 2025, the…
Feature Address by the Minister of Finance at Divali Nagar Opening Ceremony
The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance as Chief Guest, presented the Feature Address at the Opening Night of the Divali Nagar held on Saturday 11th October, 2025. “…We aspire to cultivate a spirit of togetherness and shared purpose among our fellow citizens..” The Honourable Minister of Finance (L-R): President of the National Council for…
Speech by the Minister of Finance in the House of Representatives on Friday 19th September, 2025
(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…
Finance (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2025 & Mid-Year Review 2025: Minister Tancoo’s Speaking Notes in the House of Representatives
Today, Wednesday 18th June, 2025, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance presented the Finance (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2025 & Mid-Year Review 2025 at the 3rd Sitting of the House of Representatives.
Address by the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance at the Official Commemoration Ceremony for the Practical Completion of the Construction of the New Terminal at the ANR Robinson International Airport – 15th March, 2025
“I am honored to stand here today at the historic celebration of the practical completion of the construction of the new terminal building at the A.N.R. Robinson International Airport: a moment that marks a new era of connectivity and growth for Tobago and our country. This is the fulfillment of a promise made by this…
Feature Address by the Honourable Colm Imbert, MP, Minister of Finance on the Commissioning of Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Mobile Scanners at the Port of Port of Spain, Trinidad
It is my distinct honour to stand before you today at this landmark event—the commissioning of state-of-the-art Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanners at the Port of Port of Spain. This event confirms the Government’s commitment to strengthening national security, enhancing trade facilitation, and ensuring efficiency in our port operations.With more than 300,000 containers passing through the…
Speech by the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Tuesday 11th February, 2025: Propelling SMEs for Success in 2025
As we are all aware, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the development of Trinidad and Tobago. At present, there are approximately 20,000–25,000 SMEs, representing roughly 95% of the registered businesses in the country, and they employ nearly 200,000 persons in the workforce. They also contribute significantly to employment and innovation in Trinidad…
Speech – Minister Imbert’s Presentation at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay
The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, brought remarks (via video presentation) at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay, in November of 2024. The Plenary meeting brought together high-level representatives from jurisdictions, international organizations, civil society, and academia. This diverse participation enriched the discussions and presented various perspectives on existing and emerging…
Speech: Opening Remarks by the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, at the Launch of the Report on Economic Development (RED) 2024 Renewed Energies: A just energy transition for sustainable development at the Central Bank Auditorium, Central Bank, Port of Spain on Monday 2nd December, 2024
Allow me to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to CAF for its dedication to development in the region. Through its research, financial initiatives, and steadfast commitment to becoming a ‘Green and Blue’ Bank, CAF continues to be a pillar of support, promoting sustainable development and fostering social and economic resilience across our nations. Collaborations…