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Foreign Investment & Tourism: Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh says European firms are showing confidence in T&T, citing talks with Campari on possible eco-tourism, real estate and a regional retail hub. Manufacturing & Retail: Kohler partners with CW Interiors, opening a new showroom in El Socorro and expanding Caribbean presence via local distribution. Exports & Forex: TTMA targets doubling non-energy exports to TT$10.6b by 2030, with calls for better forex access and trade facilitation. Economic Outlook: Economist Prof Roger Hosein warns T&T must drive the biggest non-energy export expansion in its history to hit the US$5b foreign exchange goal by 2030. Labour & Energy Jobs: OWTU marks Labour Day pushing for refinery restart and better energy-sector employment standards, while debates continue over worker rights and settlements. Food Security: A new UN-linked assessment flags widespread inability to afford a healthy diet, putting food affordability at the centre of economic performance. Business Finance: IFC plans up to US$15m into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, including financing for SMEs in T&T. Local Culture & Hospitality: TIATT’s Flame and Spirit culinary competition aims to reignite hospitality careers as the sector faces training gaps. Tourism & Community: Brasso Seco Village Bazaar eyes visitors—while residents renew calls for urgent road repairs. Travel Safety: US State Department extends a Trinidad and Tobago State of Emergency advisory, warning of heightened police and military presence.

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Jun. 17, 2026

New history book tracks Trinidad & Tobago football from colonial roots to 2006 World Cup

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Tobago Business Chamber Urges THA To Prioritise Tourism And Construction Investment

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