Division of Finance Strengthening Financial Literacy in Tobago
One hundred persons participated in the Division of Finance and Enterprise Development’s seminar on the NGL Initial Public Offering (IPO) yesterday. In addressing the gathering Secretary of Finance, Assemblyman Joel Jack encouraged the attendees to seize the opportunities available to them. He stated that the uncertain economic times coupled with oil prices which are forecast […]
Yes Programme Celebrates Completion of Two Vacation Programmes
The Division of Finance and Enterprise Development’s Youth Energised for Success (YES) Programme formally closed its two vacation projects at the Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex today. Forty three (43) young persons were presented with certificates while some received honourable mention for demonstrated leadership qualities while enrolled in the Programme. This vacation period YES hosted […]
Tobago Businesses Participate in the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2015
The Division of Finance and Enterprise Development showed continued support for local businesses through its Business Development Unit (BDU) which facilitated the participation of Tobagonian entrepreneurs in this year’s Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) held at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya. According to Finance and Enterprise Development Secretary, Mr. Joel Jack, “trade missions provide unique […]
Chief Secretary Discusses Autonomy with Yes Interns
“One young person in Tobago can make a difference.” This was the advice offered by Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development, Mr. Joel Jack to the Youth Energised for Success (Y.E.S) Interns at the Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex at a discussion on the island’s self-governance and their role in the Assembly’s thrust. The Chief […]
THA’s Venture Capital Invests 2 Million in Tobago Businesses
The Division of Finance and Enterprise Development’s Venture Capital Equity Fund Limited (VCEFL) gave a major boost to the island’s economy by injecting two (2) million dollars into two (2) local enterprises. The funding which was announced earlier this year by the Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development was formally agreed to at a meeting […]
Outstanding 4th Quarter Releases to the THA
The Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development wishes to indicate that to date and, contrary to recent comments in the media, the Tobago House of Assembly has not received funding for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year as is legally required. This has created a situation where the Assembly is unable to fulfil some […]