Trinidad and Tobago is a vibrant, diverse country that over the past two decades has forged a reputation as one of the leading destinations for direct foreign investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. After the US and Canada, T&T is the third-richest country by GDP at purchasing power parity per capita in the Americas, and as of...
In the context of declining public revenues, following the sharp fall in oil and gas prices since mid-2014, Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) is looking to reassess the state of its education system to ensure it is in line with broader development goals. Buoyed by steady hydrocarbons revenues for the past decade, T&T’s education system is one...
A push for comprehensive health care reform in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) could see the country’s health care sector undergo significant changes in the medium term. Elected in September 2015, the People’s National Movement (PNM) government, led by Keith Rowley, has pledged to lead the country’s transition to a comprehensive national...
In an effort to lay the foundations for sustainable long-term growth, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), along with its implementation agency, the Tourism Development Company (TDC), are working to enhance the appeal of key tourist sites across Trinidad and Tobago as well as implement measures to improve service delivery. Beach infrastructure...
As the government of Trinidad and Tobago continues to feel the impact of lower energy receipts following the sharp decline in hydrocarbons prices since mid-2014, the tourism sector is emerging as a strategic development priority. Elected in September 2015, the People’s National Movement government of Keith Rowley is placing a renewed emphasis...
Incentives for investments in tourism projects are already in place under the Tourism Development Act (TDA) Chapter 87:22 of 2000, and an eminent review of existing incentives could see an even more robust incentive framework take shape for the tourism sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
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