Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo turned to God in prayer, in the early hours on the morning of October 13.

"...As I prepare to present the UNC government’s first National Budget, I pray that Almighty God grants us His grace, wisdom, and strength, so that every decision made today will help improve the lives of all citizens, and build a brighter future for our nation," Tancoo shared in a social media post with a photo of himself in what appears to be his office at the Eric Williams Financial Complex in Port of Spain..

The Fyzabad MP sought divine guidance ahead of his maiden delivery of the 2026-2026 budget, in the House of Representatives at 1.30 pm. It is the first fiscal presentation of the UNC administration under Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's second term in office.