Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Tag: 2024

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…

Media Release: Media Misinformation on Tobago Airport Project

Excerpt:  “To debunk the half-truths, deception and outright lies in that editorial, the Minister of Finance held another press conference on December 6th, 2024, and produced documentary evidence of the structural integrity of the project to the media from a range of experts working on the project, such as: These letters (attached) confirmed strict adherence…

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…

Speech: Statement by the Honourable Minister of Finance on the Report on the Operations of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT)and Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended June 30, 2024House of Representatives on Friday 22nd November, 2024

I have been authorised by Cabinet to make this Statement on the Operations of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) and Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended June 30, 2024. 2. Section 13(2) of the National Insurance Act, Chap. 32:01 states that ‘Subject to subsection (3), the Board shall within…