Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Category: Ministry of Finance

Media Release: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between FIUTT and IRD on the Exchange of Financial Intelligence

By Financial Intelligence Unit, Inland Revenue Division, Media Release, Ministry of Finance, News, , ,

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…

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Media Release: Finance Minister at CAF Board of Directors and Audit Committee Meetings in Panama

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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…

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Finance Minister receives courtesy visit from Panamanian Ambassador

By Finance News, Ministry of Finance, News

Earlier today, Minister of Finance the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of Panama, His Excellency Diomedes Carles at the Ministry’s Head Office at the Eric Williams Finance Building, Port of Spain. Discussions were centered around existing policies, trade agreements between the both countries, and they reinforced their commitment to further…

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Minister Tancoo receives French Ambassador

By Ministry of Finance, News

On December 05, 2025, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance welcomed His Excellency Guillaume Pierre, Ambassador of the French Republic to Trinidad and Tobago, and other representatives of the French Embassy for a courtesy meeting. Also present, was the Ministry of Finance’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Suzette Taylor-Lee Chee. During the discussions, Minister Tancoo highlighted…

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Public Notice: Temporary Closure of Office Treasury Division – PayBranch Unit

By Finance News, Ministry of Finance, News, Public Notice, Treasury Division,

The public is kindly advised that due to the ongoing inclement weather and staff constraints, the Paybranch Unit of the Treasury Division located on St Vincent Street, Port of Spain will be temporarily closed for business today, Friday June 13th 2025. However, all other services will remain open between the hours of 8.00 am to…

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Feature Address by the Honourable Colm Imbert, MP, Minister of Finance on the Commissioning of Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Mobile Scanners at the Port of Port of Spain, Trinidad

By Customs & Excise Division, Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Ministry of Finance, News, Speeches, ,

It is my distinct honour to stand before you today at this landmark event—the commissioning of state-of-the-art Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanners at the Port of Port of Spain. This event confirms the Government’s commitment to strengthening national security, enhancing trade facilitation, and ensuring efficiency in our port operations.With more than 300,000 containers passing through the…

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Media Release – A Summary by the Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, of the Annual Report of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) for the year ended September 30, 2024

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In accordance with Section 18 of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago Act, Chap. 72:01, the Director of the FIUTT submitted to the Minister of Finance its Annual Report for 2024. This Report was laid in Parliament by the Minister, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, on Wednesday, February 8, 2025. The following are some…

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