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Media Release: Public Advisory Fraudulent “Deepfake” Video Of the Minister of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) wishes to alert the public to a fraudulent video currently circulating on social media platforms which falsely portrays the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP. The video in question utilises manipulated audio and video technology commonly known as a “deepfake” to mimic the Minister’s likeness and voice. In…

Media Release: Moody’s Upgrades Trinidad and Tobago’s Rating Outlook from Negative to Stable: International Confidence Strengthens, as Another Major Institution Acknowledges the Government’s Strategy

“Today, international rating agency Moody’s has raised Trinidad and Tobago’s rating outlook from “Negative” to “Stable”, while affirming the country’s Ba2 rating. This development follows closely on the IMF’s Article IV consultation and signals increasing international confidence in the policy direction pursued by the Government since taking office one year ago. Two of the world’s…

Notice of Vacancies: Senior Legal Officer, Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance invites suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to apply for employment, on contract in the undermentioned positions at the Treasury Solicitor Department Applicants must submit their applications online ONLY to https://employtt.gov.tt/ The Deadline Date for the Submission of Applications is on Friday 3rd July, 2026.

Statement by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance on the Finance Bill, 2026 in the HOR – 06.10.26

Excerpt: “The Finance Bill, 2026, is part of the work of keeping promises and making people’s lives better. It is where policy begins to take shape as law.It is where fairness is given structure, where responsibility is recognised, and where the machinery of the State is adjusted to serve citizens better.Mister Speaker, the Opposition has…

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…

Speech: The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP, Minister of Finance – Opening Ceremony on the Training on the use of the EU Copernicus Satellite Data and GIS Services, Monday 2nd February 2026

It is indeed my distinct pleasure to open this training session, where we will explore the practical applications of Satellite Data and Geographic Information Systems. Today, we are not merely discussing imagery but we are also advancing our broader mission of advancing our national development through digital transformation. PHOTO GALLERY

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…

Finance Minister receives courtesy visit from Panamanian Ambassador

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…