On January 17th 2023, the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance met with Her Excellency Harriet Cross, British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and other representatives of the British High Commission. Discussions were held on Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom’s bilateral agreements in the areas of consular relations, energy,…
Prospective tenderers are advised that the closing date for the receipt of tenders for the above mentioned project has been extended from Thursday January 26, 2023 to 1:00 p.m. (local time) on Thursday February 9, 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, wishes to advise that the latest statistics for actual economic growth for 2022, published by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) on its website, as it continues to refine its data, are better than previously estimated. Instead of a decline of -0.1% in Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
The new Customs and Excise Division Jetty is a T-shaped Jetty, with a length of 44m and a width of 32m. The jetty will accommodate vessels docking at the King’s Wharf port of entry for Trinidad and Tobago as well as safeguard the Customs and Excise’s mandate to promote security, as well as facilitate and…
Madam Speaker, I have been authorized by Cabinet to make the following Statement. I therefore thank you for the opportunity to deliver this Statement on the Annual Report of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) for the year ended September 30, 2022. In accordance with Section 18 of the Financial Intelligence Unit…
Tenders are invited for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) 4WD Backhoe Loader to the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation, Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government. Tender documents can be collected during normal working hours at the Central Tenders Board’s Office, 116 Frederick Street, Port of Spain. Telephone No. 625-2311. Any further technical information may…
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.I am very pleased to be given this opportunity to contribute to today’s important discussion on Advancing Financial Inclusion in the Caribbean, especially when the digital financial services landscape is so rapidly changing.In Trinidad and Tobago, the Government, through the Ministry of Finance, is deeply invested in efforts to improve the…
In accordance with the provisions of the amended National Insurance Act, Chap. 32:01, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, has extended the deadline for the payment of outstanding NIS contributions, without having to pay interest and/or penalties, from December 31st, 2022 to January 31st, 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, wishes to announce a waiver of all taxes (Customs Duty, Online Purchase Tax and Value Added Tax) on CCTV cameras and DVRs used in CCTV systems, as stand-alone items.This tax waiver will take effect from January 1st, 2023.
Proposals are invited for Consultancy Services for the Conduct of a Job Evaluation/Classification Exercise in respect of Offices in the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service including the development of a Classification and Compensation Plan relevant to the needs of the Prison Service for the Personnel Department (Office of the Chief Personnel Officer). Bidding documents can…