The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Howai, Esquire, as Governor, effective June 24th, 2025. Mr. Howai has been appointed by Her Excellency, President Christine Kangaloo, for a term of five years.
Mr. Howai is a former Minister of Finance and the Economy who has had a long and distinguished career in the financial services sector. Prior to joining the Cabinet of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Howai served as Chief Executive Officer of the First Citizens Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the English-speaking Caribbean.
Governor Howai has also made significant contributions to the energy sector, having served as Chairman of the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago and Chairman of the National Energy Corporation. Mr. Howai has held several other board appointments in the financial services and energy sectors both locally and regionally.
Mr. Howai’s achievements have been widely recognised. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of the West Indies in 2010 and received the Award of Excellence from the Caribbean Association of Indigenous Banks in 2008. In 2004, he became an honorary Fellow of the Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Management and staff of the Central Bank look forward to working closely with and supporting Governor Howai to advance the work of the Bank in service of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.