Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Category: Media Release

Gov't signs IDB US$130 Million loan

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Acting Minister of Finance, The Honourable Vasant Bharath) and the Inter-American Development Bank (departing IDB Representative Mr. Iwan Sewberath Misser) yesterday signed two Loan agreements for a total of US$130 million. Documents Gov’t signs IDB US$130 Million loan (PDF)

FIU – Information Secure

The Financial Intelligence Unit (the “FIU”) of the Ministry of Finance wishes to respond to certain statements attributed to Dr. Keith Rowley, Leader of the Opposition, which was reported in various media which we find could have the effect of undermining public confidence. Documents FIU – Information Secure (PDF)

Finance Minister Chairs Small States Forum

Minister of Finance Winston Dookeran, in chairing the 2011 session of the 48-member Small States Forum, urged Small States representatives to deepen their policy dialogue on the issues of job creation; sovereign debt crisis; financial bank stress; and currency tremors. Documents Finance Minister Chairs Small States Forum (PDF)