Speech – Minister Imbert’s Presentation at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay
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 […]
Public Notice: Change in Business Hours, Treasury Division – Ministry of Finance
The Treasury Division wishes to inform members of the public that counter services for the sections listed below will be closed at 12:00 noon on Tuesday December 24th, 2024 and Tuesday 31st December, 2024.
Speech: Opening Remarks by the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, at the Launch of the Report on Economic Development (RED) 2024 Renewed Energies: A just energy transition for sustainable development at the Central Bank Auditorium, Central Bank, Port of Spain on Monday 2nd December, 2024
Allow me to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to CAF for its dedication to development in the region. Through its research, financial initiatives, and steadfast commitment to becoming a ‘Green and Blue’ Bank, CAF continues to be a pillar of support, promoting sustainable development and fostering social and economic resilience across our nations. Collaborations […]
Public Notice – Payment of Government Salaries and Pensions for December 2024 and January 2025
Speech: Statement by the Honourable Minister of Finance on the Report on the Operations of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT)and Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended June 30, 2024House of Representatives on Friday 22nd November, 2024
I have been authorised by Cabinet to make this Statement on the Operations of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) and Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended June 30, 2024. 2. Section 13(2) of the National Insurance Act, Chap. 32:01 states that ‘Subject to subsection (3), the Board shall within […]
Speech: National Maintenance Training and Security Company Limited – Launch of the “Special Elite Security Service” by the National Maintenance Training and Security Company Limited presented by the Honourable Colm Imbert, MP, Minister of Finance on Wednesday 20th November, 2024 at the MTS Headquarters, Aranguez.
It is my distinct pleasure to join you in celebrating the 45th anniversary of the National Maintenance Training and Security Company and the introduction of its new Special Elite Security Service. This event marks another significant milestone in the organization’s history, highlighting its growth, agility, and strategic response to the evolving needs of its clients. […]
Introduction of Property Tax Online Bill Payment for Republic Bank
We are pleased to advise that effective today, Tuesday 12th November, 2024, Republic Bank customers can pay their Property Tax via the Republic Online and Republic Mobile digital banking platforms.
Media Release: FOREX Matters
The Minister of Finance, Hon Colm Imbert, MP, has taken note of commentary in the mainstream media over the last two weeks regarding (1) the availability of foreign exchange, (2) the policy for distribution of foreign exchange, and (3) the exchange rate of the TT Dollar to the US Dollar and the question of floating […]
Media Release: Trinidad and Tobago joins Multilateral Convention to tackle Tax Evasion and Avoidance
Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, the Hon Colm Imbert MP, Minister of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention), bringing the total number of jurisdictions that participate in the Convention to 149. By today’s signing, Trinidad and Tobago joins the world’s widest reaching international […]
Media Release: Modern Mobile Scanners Arrive in Trinidad to be Deployed in Border Security Efforts of the Customs and Excise Division
The Minister of Finance is pleased to announce the arrival of the first two (2) high/medium energy mobile X-ray scanners in Trinidad on Sunday November 3rd 2024. In January 2024, the Ministry of Finance signed a contract with Canadian-based Sectus Technologies for the purchase of four (4) high/medium mobile X-ray scanners to be used for […]