Government Sets October 12 Date for Davendranath Tancoo’s 2027 Budget Presentation

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Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo will present the 2027/2028 National Budget on Monday, October 12, at 1:30 p.m.TTT News +2
The Prime Minister says the budget will outline the Government’s economic programme and progress since the UNC took office.Express
The Opposition response is scheduled for October 16, with critics seeking measures on jobs, living costs, back pay and the Guaracara refinery.Guardian
Economists say displaced workers need targeted support, training and stronger job creation as the economy changes.Guardian +1

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Oct 2, 2026

Govt promises brighter days

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026/2027 national budget will be presented on October 12, with Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo to outline the Government’s economic programme and report on progress since the UNC took office. She highlighted new energy deals, deeper ties with Venezuela and major gas investments as key gains. Persad-Bissessar also defended the new law raising alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling age limits, saying it is meant to protect young people from addiction and harmful behaviour.

Oct 2, 2026

Tancoo to present 2027 Budget on October 12

Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo will present Trinidad and Tobago’s 2027 Budget on October 12, with Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles-Robinson set to respond on October 16. The budget comes as critics cite rising unemployment, weak business lending and slow growth, and they want clear measures on jobs, crime, cost of living, back pay and the Guaracara refinery.

Oct 1, 2026

2027/2028 National Budget To Be Presented On October 12th

Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo will present Trinidad and Tobago’s 2027/2028 National Budget on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Last year’s budget carried a $3.865 billion deficit, with Education and Training allocated $8.76 billion, while ministers also highlighted overnight work by public servants to close the financial year.

Sep 27, 2026

T&T’s welfare-state spending not sustainable, economist says

Trinidad and Tobago’s unemployment rose to 31,900 in early 2026, driven partly by the winding down of CEPEP, cuts in the URP and the suspension of Mialt, leaving thousands of workers affected. Economists Dave Seerattan and Jeremy Stephen say the budget should focus on targeted transition support, better programme management and private-sector job creation, not broad austerity.