In an immediate review of the Fiscal Package 2017, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has been left with mixed reactions to this year’s budget presentation.
We acknowledge, firstly, the Minister’s attempt to address several long-standing issues that have been recurring over time…
T&T Chamber Presents Initial Reactions To 2016 National Budget
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce acknowledges that the Minister of Finance has had limited time to prepare the National Budget 2015-2016, presented in Parliament today. We therefore look forward to…
T&T Chamber Congratulates New Government
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce joins the national community in congratulating Dr. the Honourable Keith Christopher Rowley and the People’s National Movement on their victory in the General Elections yesterday. More specifically, we extend best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Dr. Rowley, as he prepares to take up the mantle of leadership in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
T&T Chamber Ceo Resting Comfortably After Medical Procedure
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce wishes to advise that Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Catherine Kumar, will be out of office on extended leave, following a successful medical procedure yesterday…
TT Chamber on Constitutional Amendment Bill 2014
The Chamber believes that those holding public office must practice good governance, accountability, transparency and effective representation. Having viewed most of the Debate yesterday into this morning (August 11 + 12) on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2014.
Chamber Views on the Life Sport Programme
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has attentively followed the reported allegations of misconduct within and mismanagement of the Life Sport Programme over the last few weeks.
Chamber Not In Favour Of National Shutdown
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce wishes to reiterate that is not in favour of any shutdown of commercial activity as is being threatened by various labour unions. Any such industrial action could only serve to hurt the country’s fragile economy and damage confidence perceptions. It will negatively impact not…
Re: Chamber View On Reported Impending Industrial Action By Police
In light of the worsening crime situation in this country, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce expresses grave concern and is of the strong belief that the impending industrial action that the police…
Re: Current Labour Negotiation Situation In Trinidad And Tobago
In the considered opinion of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, this country has reached a really critical juncture with respect to the state of labour negotiations. Now that the Honourable Prime Minister has stated that there is no 5 percent “cap”…
TT Chamber Response: Reported TT$300 Million Vat Remittances Owed To The Government
The President of the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce wishes to reiterate the statement made to the media earlier this month, with regards to the reported TT$300 Million in VAT being owed by business owners to the Government…