Davendranath Tancoo

Davendranath Tancoo

politician Trinidad and Tobago

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,412
Power
18$
Sentiment
4.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
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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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo suggested that manufacturers could absorb a proposed 77% increase in natural gas prices. 4

Stabroek News: Cement price spike raises alarm across Trinidad construction industry

Guyana Guyana: Davendranath Tancoo is the Finance Minister who announced the increases in alcohol and gaming taxes in the 2026 national budget. 3

Stabroek News: Trinidad bars shut doors amid taxes hike

Guyana Guyana: Davendranath Tancoo signed the External Loans Order to facilitate borrowing for development projects. 7

Stabroek News: Trinidad Gov’t to borrow up to US $1b on international market

Guyana Guyana: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo pushed back on the timing of Moody's negative outlook, stating it was too premature. 6

Stabroek News: Moody's lowers T&T's outlook to negative

Guyana Guyana: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo welcomed the affirmation of investment grade status, calling it proof of the economy’s resilience and attractiveness to investors. 7

Stabroek News: S&P revises Trinidad and Tobago’s outlook to negative

Guyana Guyana: Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo tabled the legislation in the House of Representatives. 7

Stabroek News: Trinidad govt proposes crypto ban until December 2027