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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

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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

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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…

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Finance Minister at CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026

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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…

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Feature Address by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP Minister of Finance at ICATT’s 2025 Conference: “Beyond The Budget: Shaping Trinidad And Tobago’s Future” on Friday 21st November 2025 Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, Trinidad

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The global financial landscape is moving quickly and, Trinidad and Tobago cannot remain still. In fact, later today in Parliament, I will have the privilege of piloting the Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill, 2025 a key step toward modernising our legislative framework and keeping pace with digital monetary developments. In this rapidly…

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Speech: Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited Capital Markets and Investor Conference 2025

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In delivering the feature address at the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited Capital Markets Conference 2025, Finance Minister, the Honorable Davendranath Tancoo said, a strong and dynamic capital market is at the heart of the transformation that we envision for Trinidad and Tobago.”He further stated, it is one of the most powerful mechanisms for…

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Ministry of Finance Budget Statement 2026 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness through Accountable Fiscal Policies (Mobile Version)

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Budget Statement 2026 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness through Accountable Fiscal Policies presented by Presented by the Minister of Finance the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance in the House of Representatives on Monday, October 13, 2025. Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to deliver the UNC’s inaugural Budget. On April 28, 2025, the people of…

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Ministry of Finance Budget Statement 2026 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness through Accountable Fiscal Policies

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Budget Statement 2026 – T&T First: Building Economic Fairness through Accountable Fiscal Policies presented by Presented by the Minister of Finance the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance in the House of Representatives on Monday, October 13, 2025. Mr Speaker, I am honoured to deliver the UNC’s inaugural Budget. On April 28, 2025, the…

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Feature Address by the Minister of Finance at Divali Nagar Opening Ceremony

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The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance as Chief Guest, presented the Feature Address at the Opening Night of the Divali Nagar held on Saturday 11th October, 2025. “…We aspire to cultivate a spirit of togetherness and shared purpose among our fellow citizens..” The Honourable Minister of Finance (L-R): President of the National Council for…

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Speech by the Minister of Finance in the House of Representatives on Friday 19th September, 2025

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(1)The Miscellaneous Provisions (FATF Compliance) Bill, 2025(2) The Counter-Proliferation Financing Bill, 2025 These two vital Bills provide strong protection against both crime and criminality. With their passage, Trinidad and Tobago will have a robust legislative framework to properly deal with the proceeds of crime including, cross-border activities, and the kind of white-collar crime that has…

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