The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago launched its first-ever Steelpan Film Festival: Our Sound, Our Stories on Monday evening, August 18, 2025, at the Central Bank Auditorium. Against the backdrop of World Steelpan Day, celebrated on August 11, and in celebration of Pan History Month, the festival aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the instrument, its pioneers, and the contributions of the steelpan community as a powerful symbol of innovation, resilience, and national identity.

On August 14, 2025, the Central Bank held talks with the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA). This engagement formed part of the Central Bank’s broader commitment to the advancement of inclusive dialogue that supports economic development.

As part of its ongoing stakeholder engagement sessions, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago met today, August 13, with representatives of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. This follows similar engagements with the Confederation of the Regional Business Chambers, the T&T Chamber and ACHAM.

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago today continued its series of critical stakeholder engagements by hosting a meeting with representatives from the Association of Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Companies (ATTIC). This meeting, led by Governor Larry Howai, reaffirmed the Central Bank’s dedication to deepening its partnerships with the insurance industry.

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago continued stakeholder engagements today, August 5, with a focused discussion involving representatives of the Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The meeting reinforced the Bank’s commitment to working hand in hand with national stakeholders to address present challenges and drive innovation.

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) today August 4, 2025, as part of a series of key stakeholder engagements that began one month following Governor Larry Howai’s appointment in June 2025.

As part of ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago today, July 31, hosted a meeting with key representatives of the Confederation of the Regional Business Chambers. This meeting forms part of Governor Larry Howai’s continued commitment to active partnership with the business community since assuming office in June.

As part of ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago today, July 31, hosted a meeting with key representatives of the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (DOMA). This meeting forms part of Governor Larry Howai’s continued commitment to active partnership with the business community since assuming office in June.

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a meeting with representatives of the Bankers’ Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) today, July 28, 2025, as part of a series of key stakeholder engagements following the recent appointment of Governor Larry Howai. Governor Howai emphasised the importance of continued and robust collaboration between the Central Bank and BATT as the financial sector navigates the current economic environment. He reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to working closely with the banking community to identify pragmatic solutions to challenges in the financial sector in the best interests of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) hosted the 64th Bi-Annual Meeting of the CARICOM Central Bank Governors in hybrid format on May 22–23, 2025. The meeting, chaired by CBCS President Richard Doornbosch, convened senior central bank officials from eleven Caribbean jurisdictions to address regional economic developments and strengthen the resilience of the Caribbean’s financial systems.