Trinidad and Tobago’s economic outlook received a major boost on Thursday as the Government formalised its partnership with the World Bank Group, the world’s leading development institution.

In a historic signing ceremony, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar finalised an agreement to establish permanent World Bank Group offices in Trinidad and Tobago.

A significant milestone for the nation’s economic future was reached on Thursday as the Government officially signed an agreement paving the way for a World Bank Group presence on local soil.