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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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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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Address by the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance at the Official Commemoration Ceremony for the Practical Completion of the Construction of the New Terminal at the ANR Robinson International Airport – 15th March, 2025

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“I am honored to stand here today at the historic celebration of the practical completion of the construction of the new terminal building at the A.N.R. Robinson International Airport: a moment that marks a new era of connectivity and growth for Tobago and our country. This is the fulfillment of a promise made by this…

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Feature Address by the Honourable Colm Imbert, MP, Minister of Finance on the Commissioning of Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Mobile Scanners at the Port of Port of Spain, Trinidad

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It is my distinct honour to stand before you today at this landmark event—the commissioning of state-of-the-art Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanners at the Port of Port of Spain. This event confirms the Government’s commitment to strengthening national security, enhancing trade facilitation, and ensuring efficiency in our port operations.With more than 300,000 containers passing through the…

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Speech by the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Tuesday 11th February, 2025: Propelling SMEs for Success in 2025

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As we are all aware, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the development of Trinidad and Tobago. At present, there are approximately 20,000–25,000 SMEs, representing roughly 95% of the registered businesses in the country, and they employ nearly 200,000 persons in the workforce. They also contribute significantly to employment and innovation in Trinidad…

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Speech – Minister Imbert’s Presentation at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay

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The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, brought remarks (via video presentation) at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay, in November of 2024. The Plenary meeting brought together high-level representatives from jurisdictions, international organizations, civil society, and academia. This diverse participation enriched the discussions and presented various perspectives on existing and emerging…

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