In the 2013 Budget Presentation, specific mention was made of measures that are to be put into place to govern the local gaming industry, with specific reference to the longer term objective of introducing a comprehensive framework for the governance of the industry. Over the years Private Members’ Clubs have been engaging in Casino type…
THE Caribbean region came one step closer to conformity with the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA) when Finance and the Economy Minister, Larry Howai hosted the 15th meeting of the Council for Finance and Planning (COFAP) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain today, Wednesday…
TRINIDAD & Tobago has obtained further endorsement and recognition for its fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism by its entry on July 3 into the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units (“FIUs”) Documents T&T gains recognition for fight against money laundering, terrorism (PDF)
GOVERNMENT has moved to protect citizens from undue risks and ensure the development of a robust insurance sector that will avoid crises such as experienced with Clico in 2009, said Finance and the Economy Minister Larry Howai on Tuesday. Documents Finance Minister Delivers Insurance Bill 2013 (PDF)
WITH the settlement of collective agreements for the 2008-2010 period, additional demands have been placed on Government’s 2013 budget, for which Finance and the Economy Minister, Larry Howai, sought Parliamentary approval in the Finance (Supplementary Appropriation) (Financial Year 2013) Bill 2013 on Wednesday. Documents Government moves to settle outstanding collective agreements (PDF)
FINANCE and the Economy Minister, Larry Howai is assuring that steps are being taken to address issues raised in the report of the Auditor General on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago for the Financial Year 2012. Documents Finance Minister on Auditor General’s 2012 Report:- Weaknesses Being addressed (PDF)
I question the legitimacy of this categorization of Trinidad and Tobago and I consider that there are no grounds for including Trinidad and Tobago on such a list. I am confident that the controls that exist in our banking and regulatory systems compare favourably with those in any other jurisdiction. Documents Statement by Minister of…
Philip Marshall Documents New CAL Chairman Appointed (PDF)
IMF Concludes Article IV Mission to Trinidad and Tobago Documents IMF Concludes Article IV Mission to Trinidad and Tobago (PDF)
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago wishes to advise of the beginning of Over the Counter (OTC) Trading with reference to CLICO Investment Fund Documents Advisory to Holders of Government 11-20 Bonds (Bondholders) – Over the Counter Trading (PDF)