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On 12 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago presented the National Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2027 under the theme “A People-Centred Approach: Investing in Communities, Transforming the Economy and Securing a Sustainable Future.” The budget speech, delivered by the Minister of Finance, outlines a comprehensive fiscal framework aimed at inclusive

The Review of the Economy 2026, released on 12 October 2026 by the Ministry of Finance, provides a comprehensive assessment of Trinidad and Tobago’s macroeconomic performance during Fiscal Year 2026. The report highlights a robust recovery with real GDP growth of 3.5%, driven by a rebound in the energy sector and sustained non-energy activity. Total

The Draft Estimates of Revenue for the Financial Year 2027, tabled on 12 October 2026, presents the Ministry of Finance’s detailed revenue projections underpinning the National Budget Statement 2027. Total revenue is estimated at TT$62.4 billion, with tax revenue projected at TT$42.1 billion (67.5% of total). The estimates are based on conservative macroeconomic assumptions: WTI

Released on 12 October 2026, the Draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure of the Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies and of the Tobago House of Assembly for the Financial Year 2027 provides granular detail on the fiscal flows to state enterprises and the Tobago House of Assembly (THA). Total revenue for statutory boards is estimated