Media Release: Finance Minister Advances Development Priorities at OPEC Fund Development Forum, 2026
Finance Minister, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo joined leaders from around the globe for the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 in Vienna, Austria on June 23rd 2026. The event convened under the theme, “A Transition That Empowers Our Tomorrow”, primarily focused on discussions on advancing development impact and strengthening resilience, particularly in vulnerable nations. This year’s…
Notice of Vacancy: Director, Compliance & Outreach Director, Compliance & Outreach (FIUTT), Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance invites suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to apply for employment on contract in the undermentioned position in the Compliance and Outreach Division, Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) for a period of three (3) years. To view Job Description and to submit Online Applications. please visit https://employtt.gov.tt/
Media Release: Customs and Excise Division (C&ED) Intercepts Firearm and Marijuana
On Monday 22nd June, 2026, the Customs and Excise Division (C&ED) successfully intercepted a shipment containing marijuana and a firearm during an intelligence-led operation conducted at a Customs Bonded Area in Port of Spain. The detailed examination of cargo consigned to a retired Customs and Excise Guard resulted in the discovery of eleven (11 packages)…
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…
Speaking Notes of the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance 2026 Supplementary Appropriation & Mid-Year Review in the House of Representatives, June 15th, 2026
2026 Supplementary Appropriation & Mid-Year Review in the House of Representatives, June 15th, 2026
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.
Media Release – Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) Temporary Closure of Offices
The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to advise that its Head Office located at the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) Tower, Government Campus Plaza, #2-4 Ajax Street, Port of Spain will be temporarily closed to the public on Thursday 11th June and Friday 12th June, 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…