The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has named the awardees and finalists for the 2017 edition of Champions of Business. The T&T Chamber’s flagship award ceremony and gala cocktail reception will take place on Saturday November 11, 2017 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain.
A Call for Calm
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce deems it wholly unsatisfactory that
members of the Labour Movement should call for citizens to riot in a show of discontent with the
National Budget measures for fiscal 2018.
Immediate Response to National Budget 2017/2018
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce is pleased that the Honourable Minister of Finance has recognised the urgent need for fundamental transformation at this critical time, when it can no longer be business as usual.
National Budget Recommendations 2017/2018
The President and other senior members of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce met recently with the Honourable Minister of Finance, Permanent Secretaries and advisors of the Finance Ministry, with a view to presenting the Chamber’s recommendations for the upcoming National Budget presentation early next month.
Continuing Sea Bridge Woes
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce is deeply disappointed by recent statements made by the Honourable Minister of Works and Transport regarding the termination of the contract for the delivery of the Ocean Flower 2 passenger ferry.
In the Worst of Times
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber) remains deeply troubled, particularly by the unfolding events of the past 24 hours in our beloved country. Many of us had barely come to terms with the recent brazen attack on respected priest and community activist, Father Clyde Harvey, before yesterday’s……
Is There No End To The Sea Bridge Crisis?
Since April of this year, the Tobago Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber), has been closely monitoring the unfolding events surrounding inter-island transportation. Prior to that, the Tobago Division warned the authorities of the likelihood of total chaos on the ports, if provisions for appropriate and effective sea transport were not firmly established. Unfortunately, the advice was not heeded and the people of Trinidad and Tobago – and more so, Tobago – are currently paying the price for the failure on the part of the authorities.
RECOGNISING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE LATE RONALD CHAN
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce was saddened to learn of the passing of the former Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank, Ronald Chan. Mr. Chan was known within the business community as an innovator and trailblazer in the field of banking, and a man who piloted the bank through the economic recession of the 1980s.
STAYING THE COURSE AFTER GAS FIND
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber) welcomes news of recent gas discoveries by BP Trinidad & Tobago (bpTT), with its Savannah and Macadamia exploration wells. This significant find unlocks approximately two trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas..
THE PASSING OF DR. ANTHONY N. SABGA
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce was deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Dr. Anthony N. Sabga, ORTT – businessman extraordinaire and patriarch of the Sabga family of Trinidad and Tobago. We extend our sincerest sympathies to his family, close friends and relatives.