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Indian PM to Visit Trinidad Next Month

Narendra Modi · Trinidad and Tobago

Indian PM to Visit Trinidad Next Month

(Trinidad Express) India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a State visit to Trinidad and Tobago in the first week of July. The article Indian PM to visit Trinidad next month appeared first on Stabroek News.See the Story

TRINIDAD MINISTER SLAMS PNM’S APPOINTMENT OF ST. KITTS-NEVIS CEO TO LEAD WASA — MILLIONS WASTED, 2,500 JOBS THREATENED!

Jobs · Port of Spain

TRINIDAD MINISTER SLAMS PNM’S APPOINTMENT OF ST. KITTS-NEVIS CEO TO LEAD WASA — MILLIONS WASTED, 2,500 JOBS THREATENED!

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – June 25, 2025 —Trinidad and Tobago’s Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath has launched a blistering assault on the former People’s National Movement (PNM) administration, tearing into their controversial WASA Transformation Plan and slamming their decision to appoint St. Kitts-Nevis national Keithroy Halliday as CEO of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). Speaking late Monday night during the debate on the Stand…See the Story

THA Chief: Improvement In Employment Stats In Tobago

Economy · Tobago

THA Chief: Improvement In Employment Stats In Tobago

Tobago’s economy has recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, who spoke to the media following the THA’s 2026 budget presentation. "Last year we recognised a 1% growth in the economy. This year we have 3% growth, so it means that our local economy, the Tobago Read Article

Minority: Tobago economy stagnant under Farley - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

MINORITY Leader Kelvon Morris said Tobago's economy remains stagnated under the current THA administration. He was reacting to Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy Petal-Ann Roberts' budget request at the Assembly Legislature, Scarborough, on June 23. The Farley Augustine-led assembly requested $3.71 billion from the central government aimed at managing the island’s affairs in 2025-2026. Speaking with members of the media after the presen…Economy · Scarborough Read Article

Tancoo’s tenuous tenacity - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

AT THE VERY start of his June 18 spending review, Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo stated, “On April 28, Trinidad and Tobago voted to reject the PNM and hit the reset button.” And yet, nothing in the rest of Mr Tancoo’s 40-minute presentation suggested a reset. The minister reaffirmed economic orthodoxy: deficit financing remains not only unavoidable but, it seems, ideal; budget supplementation remains on par with previous levels. It was as …Economy · Trinidad and Tobago See the Story

A tale of two cities - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE EDITOR: Charles Dickens, in the famous novel A Tale of Two Cities, published in 1859, opened with the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” In TT, this line has been very relevant and applicable when it comes to the issue of access to foreign exchange. It is the best of times when there is no issue accessing foreign exchange. It is the worst of times when business owners have to scurry around to scrape up scarce foreig…Economy · Trinidad and Tobago See the Story

Big backpay, bigger inequality

Many officials will be going smiling to the bank after receiving their backpay—millions set aside for this.As you would be aware, in 2024 the SRC recommended some huge increases in salaries amidst a struggling economy for parliamentarians and other high…Economy · Trinidad and Tobago Read Article

Labour minister commits to living wage, legal reforms - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

MINISTER of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development Leroy Baptiste, in his Labour Day message, paid homage to the historic 1937 Labour Riots, recognising its foundational role in shaping Trinidad and Tobago’s trade union movement. “Today is a most significant day for trade unions and those who have toiled in the trenches of labour over the years to protect and uphold the rights of workers, not just locally, but globally as well,” he said …Wages · Trinidad and Tobago Read Article

From energy to a circular economy - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE EDITOR: For decades, our energy sector has driven national development – generating foreign exchange, driving exports, and supporting public services. Yet, the world is shifting. Global energy markets are rapidly pivoting toward sustainability and renewable sources. The consequences of failing to diversify can cause economic stagnation, rising unemployment, and exposure to price shocks we cannot predict or prevent. Now is the time for TT to …Economy · Trinidad and Tobago Read Article

Tobago chamber: Trinidad and Tobago not in good place - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Chairman of the Tobago Business Chamber Martin George is calling for an economic roadmap towards a sustained fiscal recovery for the country. In a WhatsApp video on June 19, George said the reality was that TT was not in a good place. He made the statement following the mid-year review presented in Parliament on June 18 by Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo. The government, George said, has recognised that and is now telling of the true state …Economy · Tobago See the Story

Trinidad and Tobago PNM administration fiscal irresponsibility termed ‘economic sabotage’ - Caribbean News Global

PNM legacy Trinidad and Tobago’s economy contracted by 20 percent The non-energy sector collapsed by 12 percent under the PNM The energy sector has plummeted by over 33 percent Agricultural output has collapsed by 50 percent Net foreign exchange holdings have dropped by 50 percent under the PNM from $10.5 US billion to $5.3 US billion. Today, TT has a mere 7.5 months of import cover Supplementary appropriation of $3.14 billion. By Caribbean New…Economy · Port of Spain Read Article

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