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
Finance Minister at CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026
Minister of Finance, The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo is currently attending the CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum 2026 in Panama City, Panama during the period January 28th – 29th, 2026. The annual event will bring together over one hundred and fifty (150) global leaders, regional experts, decision makers…
Finance Minister at CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026
Finance Minister Participates in Plenary Discussions at CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026 Earlier Today, Wednesday 28th January, 2026, Finance Minister, The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo participated in CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean Plenary Session titled ‘Economic Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean: Between Stability…
Media Release: USD 1.0 Billion Sovereign Bond Successfully Issued in the U.S. Market
On 22nd January, 2026, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago successfully completed the issuance of a USD 1.0 Billion Sovereign Bond in the United States (U.S.) market. The bonds were oversubscribed by approximately 2.5 times, underscoring strong and diversified investor demand for investment into this country.
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…
State Enterprises Investments Programme 2026 (Mobile Version)
State Enterprises’ purchasing power has been shielded largely by the lower rate of inflation prevailing in the domestic economy, compared to other Eastern Caribbean economies ranked by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as amongst the lowest in the world. In contrast, the IMF, in its July 2025 Update of its World Economic Outlook (WEO), laments…
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…
Media Release: Moody’s maintains the Ba2 Government of Trinidad and Tobago Credit Rating notwithstanding short-term headwinds
Excerpt: “Moody’s affirmation of Trinidad & Tobago’s Ba2 rating is predicated on the robust credit strengths of our country – including the existence of substantial fiscal buffers such as the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF) and cash equivalent assets, amounting to 45% of GDP – as well as the expectation of positive oil and gas…