With the support of CIAT and CAF, the Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago Evaluates a Comprehensive Transfer Pricing Regime
In the framework of the ‘Project for the Control of Transfer Pricing Operations in Trinidad and Tobago’, funded by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), a CIAT team visited the Ministry of Finance of Trinidad & Tobago and its Inland Revenue Division (IRD) during the period March 2-5, 2023; with the aim to formulate […]
Feature Address by the Minister of Finance at the Official Opening Ceremony of the CED Building, San Fernando
The new Customs and Excise Division Jetty is a T-shaped Jetty, with a length of 44m and a width of 32m. The jetty will accommodate vessels docking at the King’s Wharf port of entry for Trinidad and Tobago as well as safeguard the Customs and Excise’s mandate to promote security, as well as facilitate and […]
Feature Address by the Minister of Finance at the Opening of the UNCDF-EU-OACP Regional Financial Inclusion Technical Workshop Series
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.I am very pleased to be given this opportunity to contribute to today’s important discussion on Advancing Financial Inclusion in the Caribbean, especially when the digital financial services landscape is so rapidly changing.In Trinidad and Tobago, the Government, through the Ministry of Finance, is deeply invested in efforts to improve the […]
Public Notice: Closure of Offices and Cashiering Services at the BIR
Public Notice: Change in Business Hours for Cashiers Unit, Treasury Division
Media Release: Minister of Finance wins lawsuit brought against him over the validity of the appointment of Patrick Ferreira as Chairman of the National Insurance Board
In March 2022, Opposition activist Ravi Balgobin Maharaj filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Finance Minister, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, over the Minister’s decision to appoint businessman Patrick Ferreira as chairman of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIB). The Judge assigned to the matter, the Honourable Jacqueline Wilson, ruled in favour […]
Media Release: Trinidad and Tobago Scans 5 Times More Containers than the USA and 10 Times More Containers than the EU
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, has noted commentary in the media regarding a recent disclosure that the Customs and Excise Division scans SEVENTEEN PERCENT (17%) of containers entering Trinidad and Tobago at official ports of entry.This statistic has led to further commentary from business spokespersons who have complained about the current level […]
Media Release: CAF-Development Bank of Latin America donates US$200,000.00 in disaster relief to Trinidad and Tobago’s Government
The CAF- Development Bank of Latin America has offered to donate US$200,000.00 (TT$1.36 million) as a demonstration of unwavering solidarity with the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
Opening Remarks by the Minister of Finance at the Presentation of CAF’s Flagship Report “RED 2021” in the Caribbean
“It’s my pleasure to extend opening remarks on this auspicious occasion, the launch of the CAF Regional Office for the Caribbean, here in our capital, Port-of-Spain. Firstly, let me extend a warm welcome to Mr. Sergio Diaz-Granados, the Executive President of CAF, on his first visit to Trinidad and Tobago. On behalf of the Government […]
Media Release: The Ministry of Finance is Appealing Recent High Court Judgements
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert MP has taken note of an editorial in today’s Express Newspaper which refers to what it describes as the Government’s mounting legal costs. The two particular cases which involve the Minister of Finance are Rohini Ramkissoon and Jwala Rambarran versus the State, respectively. With respect to both these […]