Media Release: IMF Acknowledges T&T Government’s Strides in Advancing Reforms and Economic Diversification
The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance, today received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff team, led by Ms. Ana Guscina, for the concluding meeting of their two-week official visit under the 2026 Article IV Consultation, the standard annual review conducted by the IMF with all its member countries. During the mission, the IMF team…
Media Release: Landlord Business Registration Forms Coming Soon
Downloadable forms for Landlord Registration with the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) will be available from March 1, 2026. This was announced by the BIR this week, as it advised that preparations are well underway to facilitate landlords seeking to become compliant. The BIR is currently involved in administrative preparations to ensure readiness for implementation…
Media Release: USD 1.0 Billion Sovereign Bond Successfully Issued in the U.S. Market
On 22nd January, 2026, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago successfully completed the issuance of a USD 1.0 Billion Sovereign Bond in the United States (U.S.) market. The bonds were oversubscribed by approximately 2.5 times, underscoring strong and diversified investor demand for investment into this country.
Media Release: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between FIUTT and IRD on the Exchange of Financial Intelligence
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) and the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) have formalised their commitment to enhanced collaboration in combatting money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing, tax avoidance and other crimes through the signing of a 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The objective of the MOU is for both departments to…
Media Release: Finance Minister at CAF Board of Directors and Audit Committee Meetings in Panama
Earlier today, (Monday 15th December, 2025), Minister of Finance, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo travelled to Panama City, Panama to attend both the Board of Directors and the XLVI Audit Committee (CAU) Meetings hosted by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama City, Panama scheduled from 15th -16th December, 2025.The CLXXXVII…
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…