“The landlord surcharge is not a property tax. It is an income tax.” That’s according to…
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UWI Economists Urge Smarter Tax Policy, Warn Of Risks From Wage Hike
University of the West Indies Lecturer Dr. Regan Deonanan says implementing transfer pricing measures will improve…
T&T Receives US$5 Million Grant Funding From Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is investing at least US$5 million in Trinidad and Tobago. On Thursday, Prime Minister…
Light Restored: 110 Ex-Caroni Workers Receive Land After 22-Year Wait
“The light has returned to the people of Caroni 1975 Limited.” Those were the words echoed…
Minister Hosein: No Fair Response Expected From Opposition In Budget Debate
Minister of Land and Legal Affairs Saddam Hosein said he doesn’t expect any fair response from…
Minister Swaratsingh: Budget Calls On All Sectors To Drive Growth
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, and Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Kennedy…
EY Chairman Supports Budget’s “Courageous” Moves
Executive Chairman of EY Trinidad and Tobago, Wade George, has expressed strong support for the Government’s…
Finance Minister: T&T’s Fiscal Future Hinges On Smarter, Efficient Spending
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says Trinidad and Tobago’s economic future hinges not on finding new money,…
Finance Minister: Review Underway For Imported Alcohol Duties, Landlord Surcharge ‘Fairer’ Than Property Tax
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says the Government will review what happens to imported alcohol. On Monday,…
Despite Deterioration, Restart Of Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery Possible In Phases
Head of the Government-Appointed Committee established to examine the feasibility of restarting the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery, former…