Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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Opening Remarks by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance during the meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee – Counterterrorism Strategy Wednesday 5th August, 2026 at the Ministry of Defence Courtyard, Conference Room Port Of Spain

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Strong financial systems help prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Strong Customs administration protects our borders from illicit trade and transnational organized crime. Strong regulatory institutions safeguard confidence in our financial system. Strong governance strengthens national resilience. One of the most important lessons emerging from the international security environment is that terrorism and organized crime…

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Opening Remarks by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, M.P., Minister Of Finance at the Grand Opening of Pennywise Cosmetics Third Plaza, Trincity on Friday 31st July 2026

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Today is about much more than the opening of another store. It is about celebrating a Trinbagonian success story. for more than four decades, Pennywise Cosmetics has been woven into the fabric of our nation. It is not simply a business. It is an institution. It is one of those uniquely Trinbagonian places that almost…

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Opening Remarks by the Hon. Davendranath Tancoo at the IFC Training Programme – June 16th, 2026

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Excerpt: “We must work hand-in-hand to build deeper, more resilient domestic capital markets. This requires mobilizing private capital and deploying innovative, structured, and transparent financial instruments, which would allow us to direct investment toward sustainable development. That is precisely why we are here today. Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds have emerged as some of the…

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Feature address by Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs & Development at EMA’s Green Leaf Awards on June 13, 2026

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We celebrate the demonstration that economic success and environmental responsibility are not competing ambitions, but complementary drivers of national progress.  This observation was made by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai who observed, “The environment and the economy are really both two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot…

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

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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…

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Statement by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance on the Removal of Trinidad and Tobago from the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes

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Mr. President, the removal of Trinidad and Tobago from the EU’s list signals renewed confidence in our financial governance framework.It strengthens our standing with international investors and trading partners.It improves our ability to access capital and to engage with global markets without stigma or suspicion.It also enhances our reputation as a responsible and compliant member…

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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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