1:50PM – Finance Minister Dave Tancoo says the Budget will see continued investment in the energy and non-energy sectors. This includes continued diversification, with a focus on agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and technology.
Minister Tancoo says National Security will continue to remain a central priority. He says three police/army posts have already been launched in Trinidad, with three more to be launched in Tobago tomorrow.
Heritage and Stabilization Fund savings have increased from US$5.98 billion as at April 2025 to US$6.58 billion as at August 2026.
A further $5-million to be allocated for the Women’s Health Fund.
The Minister says commitments to teachers, the NUGFW and the PSA have been kept, with arrears addressed. He adds that public servants in particular have moved to new, higher salaries
