Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad governor implies $500m injection failed to solve US dollar shortfall
Trinidad and Tobago’s Jwala Rambarran says domestic economy faces ongoing shortfalls of US dollars despite $14 billion in official sector forex assets; calls for diversification in the economy
Trinidad and Tobago aims to stay a step ahead of the Fed
Jwala Rambarran tells Central Banking the central bank must remain ‘ahead of the curve’ and ensure a ‘strong enough’ rate differential between assets denominated in local and US currency
Central bankers from small Caribbean states to get IMF training under new deal
IMF to provide training at Washington headquarters to officials from smaller Caribbean states after Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago offers financial support
Fed communication driving Trinidad and Tobago policy
Trinidad and Tobago MPC cites Fed guidance on interest rates as the ‘most influential factor’ in its decision to tighten monetary policy
People: Trinidad gets new deputy, Bulgaria nominates three
Academic Sandra Sookram joins the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago; Dimitar Radev nominates three deputy governors on his first day leading the Bulgarian National Bank; and more
Trinidad governor blocks publication of reports that could ‘undermine confidence' in central bank
Jwala Rambarran obtains injunction against newspaper to prevent ‘dissemination of defamatory libel' after central bank's security system was hacked
Trinidad governor threatens senator with legal action over ‘defamatory' comments
Jwala Rambarran takes action over claims he is ‘playing dolly house' with foreign reserves; says he will seek ‘substantial damages' unless public apology is issued
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago unveils changes to monetary policy-making
MPC makes room for external members as frequency of policy meetings is cut in half; policy decisions to be announced on Friday evenings to avoid ‘kneejerk reactions' from the markets
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago releases 2012 annual report
CBTT annual report reviews efforts by central bank to promote economic recovery and resolve failed financial institutions
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s Jwala Rambarran on reform in the Caribbean
Jwala Rambarran has not yet celebrated his first anniversary as governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago – but is already making a splash, writes Tom Bowker
Jwala Rambarran says housing policy needs ‘fundamentally rethinking’
Trinidad and Tobago governor concerned by ‘acute national housing shortage’ that is growing as house prices soar; launches latest publication in educational series
People: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago gets new deputy; Fiji management shake-up
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago names Alvin Hilaire as new deputy; Fijian IMF secondment sets off managerial merry-go-round; and more
Jwala Rambarran looks to exploit ‘Southern Silk Road’
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago governor looks to exploit trade relationships with emerging markets; identifies Bollywood potential
Jwala Rambarran laments Caribbean futility over public debt
The Trinidad and Tobago governor says the fiscal adjustments needed in Caribbean countries are not practicable; questions success of present international initiatives
Trinidad and Tobago governor looks to empower ombudsman
The governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago outlines plans to tackle financial inclusion; hopes to legally equip ombudsman and improve financial literacy
Prime minister appoints new governor in Trinidad and Tobago
Ewart Williams' replacement announced; takes over tomorrow when Williams leaves after 10 years as governor
New $50 note released in Trinidad and Tobago
Central bank issues new note as part of independence celebrations; limited number of new $50 banknotes carry commemorative message
Research discusses elasticity of non-oil tax revenues in Trinidad and Tobago
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago working paper says future growth of non-oil tax revenue in the country should come from indirect taxes
Trinidad and Tobago governor calls for improved regional financial regulation
Ewart Williams believes the financial crisis should serve as a wake up call to the region; says increased legislation and supervision are needed
Trinidad and Tobago’s Williams on economic outlook for 2011
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago governor Ewart Williams says growth in Caribbean state during 2011 hinges on recovery in domestic demand
T&T solves remittances anomaly
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago study explains drop in remittances to developing world
Trinidad and Tobago’s central bank faces legal action over bankrupt insurance giant
Disgruntled policyholders of failed insurance giant Clico demand compensation from Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago over what they see as deficiencies in oversight
Trinidad to reap rewards of rising oil prices: Williams
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s Williams predicts growth of 1.5%
Caribbean learns from crisis: T&T’s Williams
Ewart Williams discusses the need for greater cooperation between central banks in the region in reducing the risk of financial crises