Do you wish to have a sneak peak of our upcoming activities over the next few months?
Are you interested in knowing what the NFLP has been up to for 2026 thus far?
Then look no further, check out our details below which highlight both our future and past milestone events for this calendar year!
NFLP Events Corner
Here’s a sneak peak into our next three key events!
The NFLP has a few major events which are scheduled to occur over the upcoming months! Some of which are:
Entrepreneurial Money Smart Camp
These virtual sessions will focus on:
– Essential Money Management skills (budgeting & financial planning)
– How to launch & manage a simulated business using digital tools, marketing & branding
– Developing problem-solving & presentation skills
Stay Tuned…
Details coming soon…
2026/08/03 12:00:00
The NFLP wants to help you get prepared for Back to School in August!
An exciting essay competition which encourages young talented minds to express themselves about financial literacy.
Details coming soon…
2026/08/17 12:00:03
Calling all entrepreneurs…The Wealthy Entrepreneurship series is back!
In commemoration of Entrepreneurship Week 2026, join us for an exciting 5-day online experience designed to equip you with the financial knowledge and tools needed to confidently grow and sustain your business.
Details coming soon…
2026/11/16 12:00:03
Central Bank’s National Financial Literacy Programme in Collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Community Development launches “Community Connect Town Halls”
The Central Bank’s National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Community Development, presents Community Connect Town Halls—a free, interactive financial literacy experience that brings financial education directly to communities across Trinidad. The Community Connect Town Halls is designed to equip members of the public with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions. The programme will be hosted in six communities during July and August 2026, with the first session taking place in Barrackpore on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The event will feature engaging financial literacy presentations and interactive sessions where participants will experience:
1. Hands-on lessons in budgeting, financial planning, and smart spending;
2. An interactive zone featuring financial institutions and local entrepreneurs;
3. Activities for children and;
4. Opportunities to engage directly with financial experts and ask questions about managing money
effectively.
Central Bank’s FIN LIT LIVE 2026 takes off at Centre of Excellence
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP) launched its inaugural FINLIT LIVE 2026 expo to an electrifying crowd on May 6 and 7 at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya. FINLIT LIVE 2026 — under the NFLP’s slogan “It’s Your Money, Know It to Grow It” — reached over 2,300 persons and saw representation from over 50 primary and secondary schools, with afternoon sessions geared towards tertiary institutions and members of the public. The event is part of the Central Bank’s continued thrust to deepen the NFLP’s reach and impact.
Speaking at the event’s opening on May 6, Governor Larry Howai underscored the importance of equipping young people with financial knowledge early, noting that a financially literate population is the bedrock of a financially stable nation. Senior Manager – Human Resources, Industrial and External Relations, Nicole Crooks, also delivered remarks, sharing the NFLP’s philosophy and the Central Bank’s work in this area. Deputy Governor, Dr. Dorian Noel echoed similar sentiments, applauding those in attendance for investing in their financial literacy in his address on May 7.
Central Bank Launches “Club FINLIT” In Celebration of Global Money Week 2026
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. Global Money Week (GMW) is an annual international awareness campaign that promotes financial education among young people, encouraging them to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours necessary for sound financial decision-making. Coordinated by the OECD and implemented by national authorities worldwide, the 14th edition of Global Money Week ran from March 16–22, 2026, under the theme “Smart Money Talks.”
Trinidad and Tobago proudly stood with the Global Money Week community for the eighth consecutive year, celebrating the mission of equipping young people, with the financial knowledge and skills needed for financial success. This year was more than a celebration, as it was a call to action in recognition of the fact that financial literacy for youth is essential.
Schools Participating in the 2026 Club FINLIT Pilot were:
1. Cunupia Secondary School
2. Holy Faith Convent Penal
3. El Dorado West Secondary School
4. St. Francois Girls’ College
5. El Dorado East Secondary School
6. Bishop Anstey High School POS
7. St. Francis Boys College
Financial Literacy Takes Center Stage at the NCC John Cupid Carnival Village!
Financial literacy was in the spotlight at the N.C.C. John Cupid Carnival Village, where the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago actively engaged 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. NFLP representatives provided visitors with valuable information on the programme’s services. These include educational sessions and materials covering key financial topics such as retirement planning, entrepreneurship, saving, budgeting, and risk and credit management.
The sessions were designed to be short, fun and engaging, reinforcing essential financial principles in a format that resonates with young learners. Students were also rewarded with tokens and memorabilia during Q&A segments, adding to the excitement and educational value of the experience.
Central Bank’s National Financial Literacy Programme launches Money Matters Made Simple Series
The Central Bank’s National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP) kicked off its three-day series on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, which welcomed 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.
A total of 64 individuals, including students, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, all gathered at the Central Bank’s Conference Facilities at the Eric Williams Plaza, Independence Square, Port of-Spain, united by a shared goal: to take control of their money and make it work for them. At the end of the hour-long session, participants expressed gratitude for valuable insights shared, lessons they believe will help them move closer to their personal goals of financial stability, confidence and independence.
The series continued virtually, with 400 registrants who participated in two sessions:
- Day Two – Saving and Investing (January 28) and;
- Day Three – Debt Management (January 29)
The NFLP is here for you!
Community groups, associations, agencies and organisations interested in arranging in-person or virtual financial literacy group sessions or to invite the Bank to partner on any upcoming initiatives may submit requests via https://www.central-bank.org.tt/nflp/request-a-session/ or contact the Bank at 621-2288 extensions 2816, 2817 or 2818.
