Christine Lagarde, the newly appointed Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), responded to calls for the addition of a new leadership position representing emerging economies as, “Not a bad idea” and seemed receptive to the idea of greater change. Mrs. Lagarde has promised a greater say for emerging economies in the organisation, saying:…
At the recently held North-South Institute (NSI) Forum in Ottawa, Canada, Finance Minister Winston Dookeran called for specific measures to level the playing field between small and large states, citing the impact of the recent global economic and financial crisis on the Caribbean and other small economies. Documents Dookeran Calls for new Diplomacy in Multilateral…
The Honourable Winston Dookeran, Minister of Finance earlier today welcomed the new Minister in the Ministry of Finance Dr. Delmon Dexter Baker at the Ministry’s office. Minister Baker has been a distinguished youth leader in public life over the years and prior to his appointment at the Ministry of Finance, he held the position as…
The Honourable Winston Dookeran, Minister of Finance, Chairman of the World Bank Small States Forum, in a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pleads for a voice of Small Economies in the IMF. “We ask the new leadership of the IMF to give a credible attention and voice to the economic, monetary, and political…
Port of Spain: Winston Dookeran, Finance Minister, will deliver the key note address at the North South Institute (NSI), International Forum entitled “The Future of Multilateral Development Cooperation in a Changing Global Order.” This forum takes place on June 20th and 21, 2011 in Ottawa, Canada. Documents Finance Minister Winston Dookeran to deliver keynote address…
The Ministry of Finance wishes to advise that the Tax Amnesty Deadline have been extended to Thursday 30th June, 2011. The decision came after Finance Minister Winston Dookeran visited staff at the offices of the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) to thank them for their tireless effort during the amnesty period which began in September, 2010…
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) wishes to advise eligible Depositors / Shareholders of the HCU in Liquidation of its o er of a relief payment. The proposed relief will be divided into two Phases. In Phase One (1) relief will be granted to quali ed depositors/shareholders up to a maximum of TT$75,000.…
Government has to date made approximately $195.5 million in payments to CLICO and BAT Executive Flexible Premium Annuity (EFPA) contract owners with contracts valued at $75,00 or less. This represents payments to 6207 persons. Over 80% of persons have chosen to have their payments deposited directly into their bank accounts and this has happened successfully.…
Calgary, Canada: The City of Port of Spain was chosen as one of four pilots for the Initiative among 170 cities in the Latin America & Caribbean region. This choice was made at the Inter American Development Bank�s Annual General meeting in Calgary taking place over the period March 25th -29th 2011 where the Emerging…
After the referral of the dispute between the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) and the Public Services Association (PSA) on revised salaries and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for officers of the Civil Service and Statutory Authorities subject to the Statutory Authorities Act, Chap. 24:01 for the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010, the…