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Last update: 30 minutes agoIMF Signals Cautious Recovery: The TTMA says the IMF’s Article IV review backs T&T’s gradual rebound, but flags fiscal strain—growth pegged around 0.8% in 2026, with the IMF urging higher-than-budgeted energy receipts to rebuild fiscal buffers via the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund. NGC Credit-Rating Row: NGC chairman Gerald Ramdeen fires back at Vasant Bharath, calling the “rating shopping” claim “absurd” after NGC’s Moody’s exit and its move to Fitch while keeping S&P coverage. Payments Overhaul: The Central Bank advances a Payment Systems and Services Bill to modernise oversight for fintech and non-bank providers, strengthen consumer protection, and improve legal certainty for digital payments. LPG Reform Push: Energy Minister Ernesto Kesar says long-delayed LPG regulatory reforms are being “aggressively pursued” for Cabinet approval. Media Sector Pressure: BIGWU says it’s preparing to challenge Trinidad Express retrenchments after editorial cuts. EV Safety & Policy: Officials stress EV transition needs standards and charging plans, while first responders warn lithium-ion fires may not be put out with water.
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