Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Category: Media Release

Media Release: Moody’s maintains the Ba2 Government of Trinidad and Tobago Credit Rating notwithstanding short-term headwinds

Excerpt: “Moody’s affirmation of Trinidad & Tobago’s Ba2 rating is predicated on the robust credit strengths of our country – including the existence of substantial fiscal buffers such as the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF) and cash equivalent assets, amounting to 45% of GDP – as well as the expectation of positive oil and gas…

Media Release: Planned Day of Rest and Reflection – Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) Employees

Excerpt: ”The Government has taken note of the planned “day of rest and reflection” by nursing personnel over outstanding wage settlements. While we respect the right to protest, we urge that patient care and essential services be protected at all times.Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) are public sector bodies created under their own Act and are…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Media Release: Minister of Finance Addresses TTMA Post Budget Forum

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…

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

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…