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John Bazill, an official responsible for trade relations with the Caribbean in the European Commission’s Trade Department, is encouraging T&T to ratify the long-outstanding Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union.
In an era defined by resilience and innovation, the 2025 Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) is proving to be more than just a trade show—it’s a launchpad for small businesses ready to scale, export, and thrive.
Effective July 17, the Government of Bermuda now requires T&T passport holders to have a valid Canadian, UK or US visa to enter the country. On July 16, Bermuda’s Ministry of Economy and Labour revoked the Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) Order 2025 and replaced it with the Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) (No 2) Order 2025.
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Kennedy Swaratsingh, said the declaration of a State of Emergency (SoE) yesterday will not disrupt business activity or impact investor confidence whether on the domestic, regional or international level.
Business groups and an energy expert see the move by the Government to appoint a 12-member committee to develop a strategy for the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery’s reactivation and submit a report by October as a step in the right direction.
The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Ltd (TTSE) has become the newest member of the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative.
With T&T’s energy sector bracing for the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in early 2026, one EU official says there’s still reason for optimism and potential for transformation.
Tertiary education—universities and other technical institutes—can often feel like gated communities reserved for the elite but those gates will be more open to people while at the same time enabling these facilities to make their own money.
The local business community is growing increasingly frustrated over persistent bureaucratic bottlenecks at the country’s ports. Ten major business organisations voiced their concerns during a symposium on the operations of Customs hosted by the Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.
For decades, Caribbean tourism has been synonymous with sun, sea, and sand. These natural assets remain a source of beauty, pride, and economic promise.
Since December 2023, ten Massy Holdings senior executives and independent non-executive directors have departed from the company, according to the material disclosure notices posted by the company, one of the largest, oldest and most profitable and geographically diverse groups in the Caricom region. (See sidebar)
EY‘s strategy and transaction team is now known as EY Parthenon. This change brings together the firm’s global strategy and transactions powerhouse under a single, unified brand. The official launch of EY Parthenon was held at The Samaan Estate on July 10, where the regional team was introduced to a wide cross-section of EY clients.
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