Friday, Jun 22, 2018
In a bid to wean the economy off a dependency on oil and gas, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is looking to attract investment in a number of priority... May 11, 2017
Government | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
The National Development Agenda puts people first as the Caribbean’s leading twin islands work in unison toward a sustainable economy and enhanced quality... Oct 02, 2014
Government | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
With more than 50 years of strong diplomatic relations, Trinidad and Tobago and the U.S. are two nations that flourish through working together. Oct 02, 2014
Others | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago has earned its reputation as one of the world’s greatest innovators in education. Oct 02, 2014
Education | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
As the leading producer of oil and gas in the Caribbean, the government of T&T is looking ahead to ensure the country continues to be a regional pacesetter... Oct 02, 2014
Energy | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago has successfully navigated the turbulent global economic crisis with long-term growth and a clear vision for the future. Its economy... Oct 01, 2014
Finance | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
Natural resources have helped Trinidad & Tobago develop into a major regional economy, with a highly skilled workforce and a stable political system. Oct 01, 2014
Services | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
The government and InvesTT are actively cutting red tape and improving legislation; and with super-low energy costs, a skilled workforce, a geographically... Oct 01, 2014
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
From chocolate to finance, Trinidad and Tobago is sparking investor interest in a wide range of industries. Oct 01, 2014
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean leader’s continued economic growth consequentially motivates a need for continued development of the country’s infrastructure and opportunities... Oct 01, 2014
Infrastructure | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago has a rainforest to rival the biodiversity of the Amazon, stunning beaches and a Carnival party that is the envy of the rest of the... Sep 30, 2014
Tourism & Culture | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago’s untapped tourism industry are made all the more enticing by the range of incentives introduced under the revised... Sep 30, 2014
Tourism & Culture | North America & Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago
Mora Ven Holdings is one of the main players in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector. Primarily... May 20, 2014
To date, Trinidad and Tobago’ principal wealth has been focused around its natural resources,... Apr 28, 2014
As the voice of the country’s business, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce... Apr 25, 2014
Trinidad and Tobago has a long-standing reputation as being a great investment destination... Apr 25, 2014
With the country known for its location as a strategic trade hub as well as a tourist destination,... Apr 25, 2014
Lennox Petroleum Services Ltd. is a provider of general oilfield contracting services. Wayne... May 14, 2012
Patricia Butcher, Executive Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute... May 08, 2012
Emmanuel Gonsalves, President of College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad... May 04, 2012
A top eco-tourism destination, Tobago is a culturally diverse island with a fascinating history.... Apr 11, 2012
Roberto Peón, CEO of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), discusses... Mar 22, 2012
United World talks with Derek Waddell, Managing Director of Carib Brewery, about the company’s... Mar 21, 2012
Blair Ferguson, Executive Director of Kenson School of Production Technology, discusses the... Mar 21, 2012
United World speaks to Gerald Hadeed, Chairman of the Airports Authority, about fast-tracking... Mar 07, 2012
Mr. Deo N. Lall, Managing Director of Qualitech Machining Services, reveals how he mortgaged... Mar 06, 2012
Mr. David Dulal-Whiteway (Managing Director), and Mr. Ronald Ramkissoon (Senior Economist –... Mar 05, 2012
When thinking of Trinidad & Tobago, leisurely holidays on sun-kissed beaches come to mind –... Feb 24, 2012
United World talks to Senator the Honorable Emmanuel George, Ministry of Public Utilities,... Feb 20, 2012
Chairman of Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Jan 19, 2012
Trinidad and Tobago prospers thanks to adequate buffers in the financial system, a strong... Nov 11, 2011
LOCATION:
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
AREA:
total: 5,128 sq km
AREA - comparative:
slightly smaller than Delaware
CLIMATE:
tropical; rainy season update paises set descripcion = June to December)
NATURAL RESOURCES:
petroleum, natural gas, asphalt
LANGUAGES:
English update paises set descripcion = official; Caribbean Hindustani update paises set descripcion = a dialect of Hindi; French, Spanish, Chinese
POPULATION:
1,220,479 (July 2016 est.)
country comparison to the world: 160
GOVERNMENT TYPE:
parliamentary democracy
CAPITAL:
name: Port of Spain
INDEPENDENCE:
31 August 1962 update paises set descripcion = from the UK)
GDP - real growth rate:
-2.8% (2016 est.)
-2.1% (2015 est.)
-1% (2014 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 0.5%
industry: 13.9%
services: 85.6% (2016 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
cocoa, dasheen, pumpkin, cassava, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, hot pepper, pommecythere, coconut water, poultry
INDUSTRIES:
petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas update paises set descripcion = LNG; methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food processing, cement, cotton textiles
EXPORTS:
$7.264 billion (2016 est.)
$8.166 billion (2015 est.)
country comparison to the world: 98
IMPORTS:
$7.398 billion (2016 est.)
$7.9 billion (2015 est.)
country comparison to the world: 107
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