New Trinidad Finance Minister promises not to introduce austerity measures

New Trinidad Finance Minister promises not to introduce austerity measures

(Trinidad Guardian) Newly appointed Finance Minister Vishnu Dhanpaul yesterday pledged that his tenure will not bring financial hardship to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. The article New Trinidad Finance Minister promises not to introduce austerity measures appeared first on Stabroek News.

New Finance Minister: No pain under me - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

FINANCE Minister Vishnu Dhanpaul said it was always a "privilege and honour" to serve his country, addressing reporters after being sworn in at President's House, St Ann's, on March 17. "My number one priority is to drive economic growth." He said such prosperity solves a lot of problems such as foreign exchange (forex) availability. Asked about his transition from retired public servant to active politician, he said,"I don't think I will have a…