The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber) is pleased to announce the 2022 Business Hall of Fame inductees — Mr. Langston Roach and Mr. Nicholas Galt. These two outstanding leaders are being recognised for their lifetime achievements in the sphere of business.
T&T Chamber hosts Trade Procedures and Market Analysis Tools workshop
On October 12, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Trade and Business Development Unit (TBDU) held an interactive workshop on Trade Procedures and Market Analysis Tools.
T&T Chamber urges regional co-operation for business opportunities
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has noted the comments made by Mr. Jaishima Leladharsingh, a director of The Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI) while speaking at the Guyana Basins Summit in Kingston, Georgetown, in his personal capacity. It is regrettable that this was the approach taken by him at this meeting.
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T&T Chamber responds to the National Budget
While the Minister of Finance Colm Imbert presented an optimistic 2023 National Budget, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber) remains reserved about significant impacts on the economy.
The Dangers of Illicit Trade
The increasing presence of illegally traded commodities undermines public health, contributes to tax evasion and creates an unlevelled playing field for illegal businesses. It deprives legitimate businesses of revenue, reduces tax revenue for gov’ts and contributes to brand degradation. Read more…
T&T Chamber and USAID partners to address key development issues in Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday 12th September, 2022 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly address key development challenges in Trinidad and Tobago. Areas of interest include crime and security, inclusive economic growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), mitigating the effects of climate change, health, COVID-19 response and other areas identified by the participants.
The online Trade and Business Information Portal puts information at your fingertips
The Trade and Business Information Portal, which was launched by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on May 25th at the Trinidad Hilton will have a significant impact on the ease of doing business in Trinidad and Tobago, as it provides easy online access to a repository of valuable information on trade, investment and business in general. The Chamber is particularly pleased with the launch of the portal, as we have advocated for such a facility for many years as a means of improving the ease of doing business. In the words of Chamber Chief Executive Officer Ian De Souza, who delivered remarks, “The launch of this Portal, along with the work being done to meet other commitments under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, sends a clear signal of the Ministry’s commitment to put international trade, and both local and foreign investment, at the heart of our country’s economic growth. From a private sector perspective, that is noteworthy and very laudable.”
A Promising Outlook for Business
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (the Chamber) is encouraged by The Finance (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill, as it would result in relief of financial pressure on businesses and provide for a stimulus to the Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) economy as a whole.
Swift and decisive action needed to deal with criminal attacks on businesspeople
The shooting of Chaguanas businessman Darryl Dindial yesterday is a tragedy and unfortunately follows a pattern of increasing attacks upon businesspeople. The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce condemns this most recent incident in the very strongest manner and again calls for urgent action on crime in Trinidad and Tobago….
T&T Chamber Announces Board of Directors for 2022/2023
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2022 in virtual session. Following the meeting, we are pleased to announce…