Media Release: Calculation of Customs Duties and Taxes Payable on Online Purchases
The Customs and Excise Division has become aware of numerous complaints re: charges applied to items purchased by members of the public and imported via Express Consignment Cargo Reporters (Courier companies). To ensure greater understanding of the calculation of these charges, a breakdown is provided within.
Small and Medium Enterprises Stimulus Loan Programme
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has a duty to secure funding to finance the domestic borrowing programme on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Ministry of Finance Maintains Rigorous Loan Process
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has a duty to secure funding to finance the domestic borrowing programme on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Over the period fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2020 the Government issued 109 Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Media Release: Ministry of Finance Achieves a Very Successful International USD Bond Issue
The Minister of Finance, the Honourable Colm Imbert M.P., wishes to advise that the Ministry of Finance today achieved a very successful US$500 million Republic of Trinidad and Tobago International Bond Issue.
Media Release: Moody’s confirms Trinidad and Tobago’s credit rating in the midst of the Covid crisis
Today, May 22nd 2020, Moody’s has confirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s rating at Ba1, one of the highest in the Caribbean region. In a series of rating decisions that have seen a number of oil and gas exporting countries downgraded all over the world, Moody’s has simply changed the outlook to negative.
Further Extension Notice: Provision of Security Services at the St. Jude’s School for Girls for the Office of the Prime Minister, Gender and Child Affairs for a period of Three (3) Years
Prospective Tenderers are advised that the closing date for the receipt of tenders for the Provision of Security Services at the St. Jude’s School for Girls for the Office of the Prime Minister, Gender and Child Affairs for a period of three (3) years has been further extended.
Tender Extension Notice: Supply and Delivery of Vehicles to the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, Ministry of National Security
Prospective tenderers are advised that the closing date for the receipt of tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Vehicles to the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, Ministry of National Security, has been further extended.
Media Release: Republic Bank and Angostura Shares Pledged to NIF, NIF Bondholders’ Investment is Secure
Holders of NIF Bonds are assured that their long-term investment is secure and that they will receive their interest payments on time and in the amounts agreed to.
Media Release: Misinformation about Salary Relief Grant (SRG) in Trinidad Express story 30-04-20
The Ministry of Finance notes consistent inaccuracies in a story entitled “Bureaucracy to Blame for Grant Delay” in the Trinidad Express’ publication of April 30th, 2020 that references the Salary Relief Grant.
Media Release: Value Added Tax (VAT) Bonds Application forms are available Online
Persons registered for VAT, (VAT Registrants) can now apply for the payment of outstanding VAT refunds, via VAT Bonds. The BIR advises such persons that application forms can be accessed at the Inland Revenue Division’s (IRD) website at www.ird.gov.tt.