Despite challenges, including depressed international energy prices, as well as rising debt and fiscal imbalances, the recession in Trinidad and Tobago is likely to bottom out in 2017. The IMF forecasts the economy will grow by 0.3% in 2017 and 3.4% in 2018. The recovery is expected to come via a small rise in energy prices, the inauguration of the Juniper gas field in 2017 and an expected...
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Articles & Analysis | Sound, colour and culture of Carnival from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
Trinidad and Tobago’s music is inextricably linked to the explosion of sound, colour and cultural expression that propels the country’s Carnival. After a relentless, rum-fuelled stream of fêtes, parties and dedicated preparation lasting weeks, it is the music that keeps masqueraders dancing and parading along through the two-day climax of...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Moving to the beat: Machel Montano, Soca Musician, on the Caribbean musical landscape and the future of soca from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
How did soca music come into existence, and how does it fit into the Caribbean’s music scene?
Articles & Analysis | Trinidad and Tobago sharpens its focus on film from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
With interest in the country as a location on the rise, plans to reinforce human resources and hard infrastructure capacity, along with the development of a medium-term strategy and the strengthening of a competitive incentive regime, could help to position T&T’s vibrant film sector at the centre of the region’s audio-visual industry.
Articles & Analysis | Trinidad & Tobago's Hotel Listings from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
HYATT REGENCY TRINIDAD 1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain T: +1 (868) 623 2222 F: +1 (868) 821 6401 www.trinidad.regency.hyatt.com trinidad.reservation@hyatt.com Rooms: 423 spacious and modern guest rooms, including 15 suites. Business & Conference Facilities: 3995 sq metres of meeting space, 1496-sq-metre Regency Ballroom, 913-sq-metre multi...
Articles & Analysis | Trinidad and Tobago's legal system ideal for foreign investment from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2017
A vibrant, multicultural country, over the past two decades Trinidad and Tobago has forged a reputation of being one of the leading destinations for direct foreign investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. The twin island country has a rich democratic history and a strong commitment to the rule of law. At the base of this success is a...