MISSION:

To manage and safeguard all finances of the Tobago House of Assembly, through effective and efficient planning, implementation, auditing and enforcement functions in accordance with existing legislation to the benefit of the Tobago House of Assembly and all residents of Tobago.

The Division is committed to ensuring that the financial business of the Assembly is conducted with professional integrity and responsibility, and that the public funds of the Tobago House of Assembly, are properly safeguarded and are applied only for the purposes intended by Parliament and properly reflected in the Accounts of the Tobago House of Assembly.

The Finance Department

The Finance Department can be further subdivided into Budgets are responsible for disbursing funds allocated and released by the Ministry of Finance to the Tobago House of Assembly; Customs and Excise facilitates trade, collects revenue to the State and combats smuggling; Inland Revenue collects revenue and taxes on behalf of the Assembly; District Revenue Services collects Land and Building Taxes; Internal Audit conducts independent appraisal of existing systems and controls within the various Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly; Data Processing provides Payroll services to all Departments of the Tobago House of Assembly; Accounting Unit.

The Enterprise Department

The Enterprise Department is an amalgamation of the Cooperative Unit, the Consumer Affairs Unit and the Business Development Unit. Its mission is “fostering successful business activity in Tobago”. This is being achieved through, expansion and efficiency in the growth of the small and micro enterprise sectors, the strengthening of the cooperative Credit Union sector and the development of Consumer awareness among all residents of Tobago.

The Enterprise Assistance Fund

Where is the Enterprise Assistance Fund situated?

The office of the Enterprise Assistance Fund is situated at:

What are the opening hours?

The hours of business are:

Mondays to Thursdays: 8.00 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. and

Fridays: 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Is there a contact number I can call to get information?

The contact numbers are:

(868) 639-5245

(868) 639-4412

The Business Development Unit

Where is the Business Development Unit (BDU) situated?

The Business Development Unit is located at:

What are the opening hours of the Business Development Unit?

The Business Development Unit is open:

Monday to Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Is there a contact number I can call to get information on the services offered by the Business Development Unit?

Yes, one can call:

(868) 639-4412

(868) 639-5245

(868) 639-5367

The Financial Literacy Unit

Where is the Financial Literacy Unit Located?

Financial Literacy Unit is located at:

What is the contact number for the Financial Literacy Unit?

The contact numbers are:

(868) 639-2077

(868) 635-0891

The Cooperative Development Unit

Where is the Co-operative Development Unit situated?

The co-operative Development Unit is a part of the Department of Enterprise Development in the Division of Finance and Enterprise. It is situated at:

Are there Co-operative Sub-Units in Tobago?

There are no Co-operative sub-units in Tobago. Persons should visit:

What are the opening hours?

The office opening hours are:

Monday to Thursday: 8.00 a.m. to 4.15 p.m.

Fridays: 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Is there a contact number I can call to get information?

The contact numbers for the Co-operative Development Unit are:

(868) 660-7236

(868) 635-2213

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