News:-

Results of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) Series 1: $280 Million Fixed Rate Bond Series 2: $600 Million Fixed Rate Bond
01-Ju1-09:  On June 26, 2009, a seven year GORTT Bond of FV $280 million with a maturity date of June 30, 2016 and a coupon of 6.20% was auctioned.
On June 26, 2009, an eleven year GORTT bond of FV $600 million with a maturity date of June 30, 2020 and a coupon of 6.40% was auctioned.  more»

Treasury Bill Auction
27-Jun-09:  Treasury Bill Auction Issue No. 1247.  more»

Central Bank Lowers Repo Rate By 50 Basis Points to 7.5 Per Cent
26-Jun-09:  Recent data released by the Central Statistical Office indicate that headline inflation, measured by the 12-month increase in the Index of Retail Prices, slowed to 10.3 per cent in May 2009 from 11.9 per cent in the previous month.  more»

The Clico Board of Directors
26-Jun-09:  The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to introduce the new Board of Directors for Colonial Life Insurance Company (Trinidad) Ltd.  more»

Reminder-Non Competitive Bids (Maximum $100,000)
23-Jun-09:  Government Bond Auction – Series 1 due 2016 and Series 2 due 2020.  more»

Government TT$880 Million where Series 1: TT$280 Million 6.20% Fixed Rate Bonds due 2016 and Series 2: TT$600.0 Million 6.40% Fixed Rate Bonds due 2020. (amended)
16-Jun-09:  The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago proposes to raise TT$880 million through the issue of two series of bonds.  more»

The Central Bank commits to a transformed and vibrant CLICO.
16-Jun-09:  A message from the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.  more»

Results of the auction of the $300 million water and sewerage authority of trinidad and tobago (wasa) 6.30% fixed rate bond due 2014
13-Jun-09:  The auction of the WASA $300 million 5-year 6.30% bond issued on June 02, 2009 has been oversubscribed, with the total bids received amounting to $993.718 million.  more»

Treasury Bill Auction
06-Jun-09:  Treasury Bill Auction Issue No. 1245 & 1246.  more»

Central Bank Maintains Repo Rate At 8.0 Per Cent
29-May-09:  The latest statistics on retail prices released by the Central Statistical Office show a moderate increase in the domestic inflation rate.  more»

Treasury Bill Auction
23-May-09:  Treasury Bill Auction Issue No. 1244.  more»

The Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (WASA) TT$300,000,000.00 FIXED RATE BOND
14-May-09:  The Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the “Authority”) proposes to raise TT $300,000,000.00 through the issue of 5-year bonds with a fixed coupon rate.  more»

Treasury Bill Auction
09-May-09:  Treasury Bill Auction Issue No. 1242 and 1243.  more»

Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Address at the 23rd Dr Eric Williams Memorial Lecture
08-May-09:  23rd Dr Eric Williams Memorial Lecture.  more»

Results Of The Auction Of The $1,000 Million Government Of Trinidad And Tobago 7.75% Fixed Rate Bond Due 2024
01-May-09:  The auction of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago $1,000 million 15-year 7.75% bond issued on April 23, 2009 has been oversubscribed, with the total bids received amounting to $2,599.900 million.  more»

Summary Economic Indicators Bulletin
28-Apr-09:  The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to introduce its new "Summary Economic Indicators Bulletin (SEIB)", which will be published on a quarterly basis. The publication of the March and September issues of this will coincide with the release of the Bank's Monetary Policy Reports.  more»

Treasury Bill Auction
27-Apr-09:  Treasury Bill Auction.  more»

Central Bank Lowers Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to 8.00 Per Cent
24-Apr-09:  According to the latest data released by the Central Statistical Office, headline inflation, measured by the twelve-month change in the Index of Retail Prices, declined to 11.3 per cent in March from 11.7 per cent in the February 2009.  more»

Monetary Policy Report - Draft 2
23-Apr-09:  Central Bank releases Monetary Policy Report - Draft 2 - April 2009. more»

Career Opportunity
23-Apr-09:  Vacancy - Chief Actuary. 

Treasury Bill Auction No. 1239
10-Apr-09:  Treasury Bill No 1239.  more»

Governor’s Address On The Status of the Financial Services Sector in Trinidad and Tobago and Implications for National Development
06-Apr-09:  South Trinidad Chamber Energy Luncheon.  more»

Government TT$1,000 Million 7.75% Fixed Rate Bonds Due 2024
07-Apr-09:  The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago proposes to raise TT$1,000 million or such greater amount as it may determine up to a maximum of TT$1,500 million, through the issue of 15 year bonds with a coupon rate of 7.75% per annum.  more»

Central Bank Lowers Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 8.50 Per Cent
27-Mar-09:  Statistical Office indicate that in the twelve months to February 2009, headline inflation measured 11.7 per cent, the same rate as in January 2009.  more»

Treasury Bill No 1238
26-Mar-09:  Treasury Bill No 1238.  more»

Public Education Pamphlet Series No.4
19-Mar-09:  The Government Securities Market In Trinidad And Tobago.  more»

Governor’s Address to the British-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
11-Mar-09:  British-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Address. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
04-Mar-09:  Treasury Bill Auction - Issue No. 1235-1237.  more»

Inflation Slows: Central Bank Maintains Repo Rate at 8.75 Per Cent
20-Feb-09:  Recent data released by the Central Statistical Office indicate that headline inflation slowed markedly to 11.7 per cent in the twelve months to January 2009 from 14.5 per cent in December 2008 and from a high of 15.4 per cent in September 2008. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
20-Feb-09:  Treasury Bill Auction - Issue No. 1234.  more»

Results of the Auction of the $500 Million Housing Development Corporation 8.25% Fixed Rate Bond Due 2024
19-Feb-09:  The auction of the $500 million Housing Development Corporation (HDC) bond issued on February 17, 2009 has been oversubscribed, with the total bids received amounting to $878.419 million.  more»

Media Address on the Update on CIB/CLICO/CMMB
13-Feb-09:  CIB/CLICO/CMMB Media Address. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
11-Feb-09:  Treasury Bill Auction – Issue No. 1233.  more»

A Personal Statement From The Governor Of The Central Bank - Mr. Ewart S. Williams
04-Feb-09:  While debating the Amendments to the Central Bank and Insurance Acts in the House of Representatives this afternoon, UNC-A MP for Siparia, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar claimed that 'Ministers and the Governor ' had used the information at their disposal concerning the state of affairs at CLICO Investment Bank (CIB) to withdraw their deposits and thereby protect their assets .  more»

Central Bank Maintains Repo Rate at 8.75 Per Cent
30-Jan-09:  The final inflation figures released by the Central Statistical Office for 2008 indicate that headline inflation edged up to 14.5 per cent on a year-on-year basis to December from 14.3 Per Cent in the previous month.  more»

The Government Of Trinidad And Tobago And The Central Bank Of Trinidad And Tobago Move To Protect Investors
30-Jan-09:  In a move to protect the interests of depositors and policyholders, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Karen Nunez-Tesheira and the Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago today announced that the Government has reached an agreement with the CL Financial Limited Group for the provision of a package of financial support for the group’s financial services companies. more»

Remarks for the CIB/CLICO Media Conference
30-Jan-09:  CIB/CLICO Media Conference by Mr. Ewart S. Williams, Governor of the Central Bank. more»

Statement at the CIB/CLICO Media Conference
30-Jan-09:  Mrs. Karen Nunez-Tesheira, Minister of Finance. more»

The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation TT$500,000,000.00 Fixed Rate Bond
29-Jan-09:  The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (the “Corporation”) proposes to raise up to TT$500,000,000.00 through the issue of fixed rate bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to a Trust Deed made with Republic Bank Limited, Trust and Asset Management Division . more»

Treasury Bill Auction No:1232.
25-Jan-09:  Treasury Bill Auction No:1232. more»

PUBLIC NOTICE
24-Jan-09:  Security Features On Trinidad And Tobago Currency Notes. more»

The Governor's Feature Address on The International Financial Crisis: Impact on the Region and Trinidad and Tobago
15-Jan-09:  delivered at The Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
08-Jan-09:  Treasury Bill Auction Nos. 1230 and 1231. more»

New Financial Institutions Act 2008
30-Dec-08:  New Financial Institutions Act 2008. more»

Inflation Eases In November: Central Bank Maintains Repo Rate at 8.75 Per Cent
19-Dec-08:  The latest data released by the Central Statistical Office indicate that headline inflation, slowed to 14.3 per cent on a year-on-year basis to November 2008 from 15.4 per cent in October 2008. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
06-Dec-08:  Treasury Bill Auction Nos. 1227 and 1228. more»

The Governor's Address on The International Financial Crisis: Implications for our Financial Sector Stability
04-Dec-08:  delivered at the Caribbean Actuarial Association Conference. more»

The Governor's Opening Remarks
24-Nov-08:  delivered at the Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Seminar. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
24-Nov-08:  Treasury Bill Auction No. 1226 more»

The Governor's Address on Coping with the International Financial Crisis
22-Nov-08:  delivered at The Grenada Chamber of Industry & Commerce 20th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. more»

Inflation Edges Up: Central Bank Maintains Repo Rate at 8.75 Per Cent
21-Nov-08:  According to the latest data released by the Central Statistical Office, headline inflation measured by the 12-month increase in the Index of Retail Prices, rose to 15.4 per cent in October 2008 from 14.8 per cent in September. more»

The Governor's Remarks
21-Nov-08:  delivered at The Monetary Policy Report Media Conference . more»

Monetary Policy Report
17-Nov-08:  Central Bank releases Monetary Policy Report - October 2008. more»

Inflation Continues to Rise: Cash Reserve Requirement Increased to 17 Per Cent
30-Sep-08:  The latest data released by the Central Statistical Office indicate that headline inflation, measured by the 12-month increase in the Index of Retail Prices, rose to 14.8 per cent in September 2008 from 13.5 per cent in August. more»

Claims Guideline
08-Oct-08:  The guideline seeks to promote greater fairness and transparency between policyholders and insurers. more»

Security Features on Trinidad and Tobago Currency Notes
06-Oct-08:  The public is reminded that in 2006 the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago added new security features on all its currency notes. more»

The Governor's Address at The National Financial Literacy Programme
30-Sep-08:  delivered at the National Financial Literacy Programme - Launch of Booklets. more»

Results of the Auction of the $700.0 Million Housing Development Corporation 8.70% Fixed Rate Bond Due 2023
30-Sep-08:  The auction of the $700 million Housing Development Corporation (HDC) 15-year bond issued on September 19, 2008 was oversubscribed, with the total bids amounting to $1,056.008 million. more»

The Governor's Address on The Implications of the Current Financial Crisis for Trinidad and Tobago
26-Sep-08:  delivered at the TTMA Seminar - Crisis in Global Financial Markets : Implications for Trinidad and Tobago. more»

Inflation Rises in August: Central Bank Raises 'Repo' Rate at 8.75 Per Cent.
26-Sep-08: The latest information released by the Central Statistical Office indicate that headline inflation, measured by the twelve month increase in the Index of Retail Prices rose to 13.5 per cent in August 2008 from 11.9 per cent in the previous month. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
26-Sep-08: Treasury Bill Auction No. 1220 more»

The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation TT$700,000,000.00 Fixed Rate Bond
08-Sep-08: The Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (the "Corporation") proposes to raise up to TT$700,000,000.00 through the issue of fixed rate bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant to a Trust Deed made with Republic Bank Limited, Trust and Assset Management Division. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
08-Sep-08: Treasury Bill Auction Nos. 1217, 1218 and 1219. more»

Central Bank Maintains 'Repo' Rate at 8.50 Per Cent.
28-Aug-08: The latest data released by the Central Statistical Office indicate that headline inflation rose to 11.9 per cent in the twelve months to July 2008 from 11.3 per cent in June. On a monthly basis, headline inflation increased by 2.3 per cent in July – the highest monthly increase for the year to date. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
22-Aug-08: Treasury Bill Auction No. 1216. more»

Treasury Bill Auction
08-Aug-08: Treasury Bill Auction No. 1215. more»

Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Annual Report 2007
29-Jul-08: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Annual Report 2007. more»

Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Economic Survey
29-Jul-08: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Economic Survey. more»

Inflation Surges in June: Central Bank Raises 'Repo' Rate and Increases the Reserve Requirement
25-Jul-08: According to the latest data released by the Central Statistical Office, headline inflation, as measured by the 12-month increase in the Index of Retail Prices, rose to 11.3 per cent in June 2008 from 10 per cent (year-on-year) in May and 7.3 per cent a year earlier. more»