Trinidad and Tobago Non-Energy Manufacturing Grew 11.6% in H1 2026
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What happened
The non-energy manufacturing sector in Trinidad and Tobago grew by 11.6% during the first half of 2026, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association president Emil Ramkissoon. The government's investment pipeline contains 47 projects, which are expected to drive local investment in areas like steel plants, hotels, and construction.
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Why it matters
The government's investment program is expected to create demand for locally manufactured goods, including construction products, food, and cleaning chemicals. This growth suggests that the non-energy economy in Trinidad and Tobago has potential to play a larger role in the regional market.
Trinidad and Tobago is a country located in the Caribbean region.
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Who's involved
- Trinidad and TobagoIsland sovereign state in the Caribbean benefiting from local investment programs.
- Kamla Persad-BissessarPolitical leader of Trinidad and Tobago.
Who could feel it
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Republic Bank might see higher demand for credit as local investment and small and medium-sized business growth increases.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Wheatley proposed a tourism tax in the House of Assembly to fund healthcare in the Caribbean.Sub-event
Government program is driving local investment in T&T.1 source
- Trinidad and Tobago offers a vessel for regional ferry service, with the Inter-American Development Bank acting as a development finance partner in Caricom.Sub-event
- Caribbean states, led by the OECS, are boosting regional trade and energy sharing to lower the cost of living.Sub-event
Shared focus on economic development between T&T and the Caribbean.1 source
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The entities involved
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Trinidad and Tobago
island sovereign state in the Caribbean
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Caribbean
region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea
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