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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Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo suggested that manufacturers could absorb a proposed 77% increase in natural gas prices.
Cement price spike raises alarm across Trinidad construction industry
Guyana· 2026-02-05
Davendranath Tancoo is the Finance Minister who announced the increases in alcohol and gaming taxes in the 2026 national budget.
Trinidad bars shut doors amid taxes hikeGuyana· 2026-01-30
Davendranath Tancoo signed the External Loans Order to facilitate borrowing for development projects.
Trinidad Gov’t to borrow up to US $1b on international marketGuyana· 2026-01-15Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo pushed back on the timing of Moody's negative outlook, stating it was too premature.
Moody's lowers T&T's outlook to negativeGuyana· 2025-12-14Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo did not respond to requests for clarification regarding Dookeran's termination.
Trinidad EximBank terminates CEO Navin DookeranGuyana· 2025-12-06
Davendranath Tancoo is Trinidad's Finance Minister who criticized the former finance minister for mismanagement of Caribbean Airlines.
T&T finance minister says CAL spent millions of dollars on audits without submitting a 'single audited statement' | Business
Jamaica· 2025-10-13
Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo is the line minister for Caribbean Airlines.
CAL’s CEO resigns - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-10-03
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo welcomed the affirmation of investment grade status, calling it proof of the economy’s resilience and attractiveness to investors.
S&P revises Trinidad and Tobago’s outlook to negativeGuyana· 2025-09-27Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo tabled the legislation in the House of Representatives.
Trinidad govt proposes crypto ban until December 2027Guyana· 2025-09-23Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said he had no comment to make on this matter.
Trinidad PM vows to expose foreign exchange cartelsGuyana· 2025-09-15
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo’s silence on the matter has been condemned.
Trinidad PM on US tariffs: We are exploring all optionsGuyana· 2025-08-08
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo confirmed the appointment of Larry Howai as the new Central Bank Governor.
New Trinidad Central Bank boss Howai to focus on forex crisisGuyana· 2025-06-27
Davendranath Tancoo, MP, Minister of Finance, presented instruments of appointment to Larry Howai.
Trinidad Central Bank Governor dismissed, Larry Howai appointedGuyana· 2025-06-26Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo told des Vignes that while he may not fully grasp the concept of equality when it comes to children, priority must be given to equality.
Laptops for all Trinidad Form One students regardless of wealth—MinisterGuyana· 2025-06-18
Davendranath Tancoo is the Finance Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who is overseeing the investigation into a substantial foreign exchange payment to Vybz Kartel.
Trinidad Finance Minister says Kartel US payment still under probeGuyana· 2025-06-17
Davendranath Tancoo has instructed the Central Bank to halt printing of the new $100 polymer bill.
Tancoo halts printing of new $100 billGuyana· 2025-06-16
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo yesterday laid the Report of the Auditor General on the Public Accounts.
Trinidad Auditor General issues second disclaimer on public accountsGuyana· 2025-06-14
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said his ministry will be working closely with the police in the probe into the matter.
Kartel show promoter in Trinidad says US payment ‘above board’Guyana· 2025-06-05
Davendranath Tancoo expressed intrigue over the amount of foreign exchange involved in the payment.
Trinidadian authorities launch probe into Kartel’s US$950,000 payment | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-05
Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo said he was intrigued by the quantity of foreign exchange accessed for payments to artistes.
Trinidad cops following foreign exchange trail for Kartel paymentGuyana· 2025-06-04
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says he is intrigued by the amount of foreign exchange being mentioned in relation to payment fees for artistes involved in the One Caribbean Music Festival.
Trinidad launches probe into Kartel payGuyana· 2025-06-02
New Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said there are other streams of revenue available.
PM Kamla scraps T&T Revenue AuthorityGuyana· 2025-05-05
