On March 31, 2026, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago published its latest semi-annual update on the execution of the 2021/22–2025/26 Strategic Plan. In the months ahead, the Bank will focus on the next strategic cycle and advance more recent initiatives.
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The outbreak of war between the United States (US), Israel and Iran, and its subsequent escalation to involve other Gulf States, added further downside risks to the projected trajectory for global economic activity in 2026. While it remains too early to assess the global economic impact, in early March 2026 the International Monetary Fund reported disruptions to trade, spikes in energy prices and volatile financial markets as a result of the conflict. Revisions to global economic projections are therefore anticipated.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the 40th anniversary of its iconic Auditorium, which first opened its doors on March 26, 1986, as the nation’s first modern performing arts theatre. Four decades since then Governor Dr. Euric Bobb officially opened the venue as “a civic contribution which would hopefully assist in enhancing the performing arts in T&T,” the Central Bank Auditorium has grown into an enduring cultural institution, hosting hundreds of local and international performances, groundbreaking cultural programmes, and landmark events that have shaped the country’s artistic landscape.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Central Bank’s National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP), hosted seven secondary schools from across Trinidad, at the official launch of a pilot Secondary Schools Financial Literacy Club—“Club FINLIT”. The event forms part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week 2026.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is advancing a comprehensive reform of the National Payment System and is pleased to announce that the Draft Payment Systems and Services Bill and accompanying Regulations is open for public consultation from March 16 to May 8, 2026.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (the Central Bank) warns the public that the following persons are not registered by the Central Bank under the Insurance Act Chap. 84:01 (Insurance Act) to conduct insurance business or business as an insurance agency or brokerage in, or from within, Trinidad and Tobago.
No decision has been made regarding the continued issuance and subsequent demonetisation of the 5-cent coin. This is however, under consideration as a cost saving initiative for the country given the cost to produce the 5 cent coin (about 24 cents each); this is similar to the experience with the 1 cent coin, which, at the time that the Bank stopped issuing it in 2017 was costing 21 cents each to produce.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago continues to expand access to its public education resources. Through the flagship currency education initiative, Know Your Money, the Bank has launched a Spanish-language video, highlighting the security features of our local bank notes, available on the Bank’s YouTube Channel, Instagram and Facebook page.
The Central Bank’s National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP) kicked off its three-day series on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, welcoming members of the public in-person to an engaging and educational experience. The series themed “Money Matters Made Simple” is one of several outreach activities planned for the year, all designed to deepen public engagement and strengthen financial and money management awareness among citizens of all ages.
Financial literacy is in the spotlight at the N.C.C. John Cupid Carnival Village, where the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is actively engaging the public through its National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP). The NFLP, the Bank’s dedicated outreach initiative, continues its nationwide mission to strengthen financial awareness and promote sound money management among citizens.