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18 June 2024
Visual Summary - 2023 Annual Economic Survey
Global economic growth is anticipated to remain steady in 2024. Several forces shaping the outlook include: subdued activity in a number of advanced economies, mounting geopolitical conflicts, and tight Financial conditions.
18 June 2024
2023 Annual Economic Survey
Global economic growth remained resilient during 2023 amid geopolitical conflicts, monetary policy tightening and elevated inflation rates. However, economic outcomes diverged across countries, with the Euro area and the United Kingdom (UK) losing momentum while growth proved more resilient than anticipated in the United States (US).
18 June 2024
Governor Hilaire discusses challenges arising from extensive commercial bank financing of governments
On June 18, 2024 at a Panel Discussion at a meeting of the Regional Consultative Group for the Americas hosted by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, Dr. Hilaire discussed the challenges that regulators face in managing the ‘sovereign-bank nexus’ (the financial relationship between banks and governments).
4 June 2024
Schools Outreach Week 2024 (Video Recap)
Under the Bank's public education and outreach agenda and as part of our year-long 60th Anniversary celebrations, the Bank hosts a special Schools Outreach Week from June 3 - 7, 2024.
The Bank will reach over 1,500 Primary and Secondary students from 24 schools across Trinidad via this special initiative. Students have the opportunity to participate in activities to promote: Financial Literacy, Currency Education, and test their Knowledge of the Roles and Functions of the Central Bank.
3 June 2024
62nd Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors
On May 30-31, 2024, CARICOM Central Bank Governors met virtually and discussed pressing economic and financial issues facing Caribbean economies, including growth prospects as a result of the easing of global inflation and food prices. The meeting was hosted by the Bank of Barbados. Click here for the Press Release.
27 May 2024
“60 Years, 60 Trees” Tree Planting Ceremony (Video Recap)
As part of our year-long 60th Anniversary celebrations, Central Bank staff, retirees, and their families came together for “60 Years, 60 Trees”, a special Tree Planting Ceremony at the Lady Chancellor Hill on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In total, 60 poui trees were planted along various segments of the hill to mark the Bank’s 60 years of existence since its establishment on December 12, 1964.
10 May 2024
Visual Summary - Annual Report 2023
This Visual Summary presents highlights of the Annual Report for 2023.
10 May 2024
Annual Report 2023
Global growth during the financial year 2022/23 was tepid. Despite declining commodity prices, inflation, though moderating, remained above many central banks’ targets. Higher policy rates as a result of stubborn inflation led to tighter financial conditions, exposing financial sector vulnerabilities with noted bank failures in Europe and the United States. International capital markets also exhibited volatility.
26 April 2024
Governor Explores Post-Pandemic Monetary Policy Challenges
On April 22, 2024 Dr. Hilaire discussed the challenges central banks across the world faced in tackling the recent surge in inflation. Dr. Hilaire was a panelist at the World Bank’s Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP) Executive Forum for Policy Makers and Senior Officials held in Washington, DC, USA*.
26 April 2024
Call For Papers - Research Review Seminar 2024
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and the Inter-American Development Bank cordially invite submissions for a Special Research Review Seminar on “Central Banking 60 Years and Beyond: Staying Ahead of the Curve”, in honour of the Bank’s 60th anniversary. This Seminar will be held on September 4-6, 2024. Submit abstracts by July 12, 2024.
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