Davendranath Tancoo
Davendranath Tancoo is the current Minister of Finance in Trinidad and Tobago, appointed during Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's recent government reshuffle. He has been tasked with assessing the state of the treasury and exploring alternative revenue streams following the government's decision to dismantle the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 3 | 4.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,412 | $6,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 3 | 786,552 | 2,412 | $6,000 | 18$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo suggested that manufacturers could absorb a proposed 77% increase in natural gas prices.
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Guyana:
Davendranath Tancoo is the Finance Minister who announced the increases in alcohol and gaming taxes in the 2026 national budget.
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Guyana:
Davendranath Tancoo signed the External Loans Order to facilitate borrowing for development projects.
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Guyana:
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo pushed back on the timing of Moody's negative outlook, stating it was too premature.
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Guyana:
Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo did not respond to requests for clarification regarding Dookeran's termination.
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Jamaica:
Davendranath Tancoo is Trinidad's Finance Minister who criticized the former finance minister for mismanagement of Caribbean Airlines.
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Guyana:
Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo is the line minister for Caribbean Airlines.
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Guyana:
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo welcomed the affirmation of investment grade status, calling it proof of the economy’s resilience and attractiveness to investors.
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Guyana:
Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo tabled the legislation in the House of Representatives.
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Guyana:
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said he had no comment to make on this matter.
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