LATEST NEWS

17-Feb-2025

Plaza Riddims 2025

Join us on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon for our annual Carnival lunch time concert.

16-Feb-2025

Update on $100 Bank Note (2025 Series)

On January 21, 2025, the National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed in the Senate, and assented to on the 29th January 2025, becoming an Act, to give legal effect for the change of the Coat of Arms. The adjusted Coat of Arms has been integrated into the $100 banknote (2025 series). This note will be very similar to the current $100 note (2019 Series) with a few new security features. The 2025 Series is now scheduled for public distribution by September 2025

07-Feb-2025

Team visits India on the UPI Project

A team from the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) and Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) visited India this week to advance collaboration on the Unified Payments Infrastructure (UPI) fast payments solution. 

29-Jan-2025

Notice - Insurance Act 2018 (As Amended)

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 15(3) of the Insurance Act 2018 (as amended) (the Act), that the following agencies have ceased to hold a registration certificate to carry on the business of an insurance agency during the last quarter ended December 31, 2024.

08-Jan-2025

Diamond Jubilee - 60 Years of Service and Excellence

As we bring the curtain down on our 60th anniversary celebrations, we present the documentary feature, "Diamond Jubilee - 60 Years of Service and Excellence". The production highlights the Bank's journey since its establishment in 1964, with a specific focus on our achievements from our 55th to 60th anniversary, showcasing our milestones, values, and national contributions.

Click the link to view video https://youtu.be/9VStENG42G4?si=KbHjYnUS1iQdKH1e

06-Jan-2025

Download the CB NOTEworthy Bank Note App

for Currency Education at your fingertips! Available on Google Play and the App Store.

27-Dec-2024

Monetary Policy Announcement - December 2024

Global economic growth remained stable in 2024 despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The International Monetary Fund in its October 2024 World Economic Outlook forecasts global activity to expand by 3.2 per cent in 2024, slightly lower than the 3.3 per cent registered in 2023.

23-Dec-2024

Visual Summary - Monetary Policy Report November 2024

The Visual Summary presents highlights, inclusive of a visual representation of the key points of the Monetary Policy Report for November 2024. 

23-Dec-2024

Monetary Policy Report - November 2024

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s monetary policy framework is guided by the objectives of maintaining low and stable inflation in an environment conducive to economic growth and financial system development. The Central Bank employs a range of instruments (direct and indirect) to effect monetary policy. Prior to the 1990s, the Central Bank utilised direct policy tools such as reserve requirements and direct credit controls.

12-Dec-2024

Celebrating our 60th Anniversary!

Today, we proudly celebrate six decades of dedicated service since our establishment on December 12, 1964! For 60 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to promote monetary and financial stability and public confidence in ways that support the growth and development of our country. This milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our staff, past and present, and their roles in helping the Bank to achieve its goals. It is also a celebration of the core values that define who we are – integrity, excellence, teamwork, leadership, and service – which continue to inspire our actions and build trust within the community.