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Dreading new hikes
Posted: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stakeholders weigh-in on new price regime - Dreading new hikes
STAKEHOLDERS including various business chambers greeted the dawn of 2026 with trepidation, dreading the impact of the government-imposed increases in certain costs including higher customs clearance fees, higher cost to register births and deaths and the increase in road traffic fines.
Central Bank: Protect foreign reserves, set proper conditions for growth
THE Central Bank says caution must be exercised in 2026 in striking a balance between protecting TT's foreign reserves while creating the proper conditions for sustainable economic activity to grow and thrive.
PM: 2026 a year of rebuilding, recovery and delivery
PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar said she has mandated every cabinet minister and government agency that 2026 must be a year of economic rebuilding, recovery and delivery. She said TT enters 2026 with renewed confidence, clear direction and a strong sense of responsibility.
Opposition Leader: Preparation and renewal in 2026
OPPOSITION LEADER Pennelope Beckles said the focus of the PNM in 2026 is preparation and renewal. She said the party's objective is to restore public confidence in government and ensure that national resources are managed in the best interest of all citizens.
Chambers: Break business barriers in 2026
WITH three prime ministers, three states of emergencies and a list of global shocks and changes, some of which have reached close to TT's borders, 2025 was a whirlwind year for many. For TT's business sector, that could not be truer.
From transition to delivery in 2026
There was a new Central Bank governor, and the Central Bank board was reconfigured. New boards were also installed at the country's largest banks, which are still subject to significant state ownership.
And more uncertain became the global geopolitical outlook, particularly due to disruptive US policy announcements and actions such as tariffs. Key economic indicators revealed an economy in the throes of convulsions.
5 critical pivots for Trinidad and Tobago in 2026
Passport fees rise to $500 standard, $700 business, $2,000 replacement
The adjustment, made under the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, forms part of the Government's ongoing effort to modernise national border management and improve service delivery for citizens, residents and other clients.
Passport pain$$ - What you will pay from 2026
New political geography
THE POLITICAL landscape has changed. And that's going to come even more clearly into view in 2026, starting with the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly (THA) election.
Marine management for national development
Poor marine governance limits national development. But progressive (island) states that take care of their extensive marine territory present limitless possibility for healthy happy populations.
The history of LIAT
Leeward Islands Air Transport Services Limited (LIAT) had its origin in Montserrat early in 1956 when L.W. Magruder was granted a temporary permit by the Colonial government to operate a non-scheduled service between Antigua and Montserrat.
A murder a day in 2025
A 76-year-old man was shot and killed during an early-morning attack as he played cards outside his home in El Socorro.
Kidnap victim Claribel still missing
UNLIKE three major kidnappings in 2025 that were solved in days, the victim in a recent kidnapping, Claribel Tardieu, remains missing more than three weeks later.
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