Situated at the southern end of the Caribbean and only 11 km from the Venezuelan coast, the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has long stood out in the Caribbean and South American regions. Rich in oil and gas, T&T’s economy is comparatively wealthy, featuring robust democratic institutions and a vibrant culture. However, as a...
Trinidad and Tobago’s unique cultural heritage has given rise to a vibrant culinary tradition. The twin-island nation was colonised by the Spanish, French and British, with each power leaving an indelible legacy on the nation’s food culture. Moreover, roughly 80% of the population is of either African or Indian descent, with the remaining...
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Trinidad and Tobago has traditionally generated the majority of its revenue from its once-buoyant oil and gas sector. Today, however, the sharp decline of energy revenue has led to a shift in the tax landscape, with the government seeking to diversify its sources of income and reduce leakages.
VISAS: Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago from most countries do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days on holiday or 30 days on business. Immigration officers carry out interviews of travellers at all ports on arrival, and visitors are recommended to travel with a printed return ticket, along...
A sluggish and largely non-diversified economy, coupled with difficulties collecting taxes, has burdened T&T for the last few years. The declines of both hydrocarbon production and prices have severely reduced tax revenues from the energy sector. Receipts from petroleum fell from over TT$20bn ($2.9bn) in 2014 to less than TT$1bn ($148.3m)...
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