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TRINIDAD | T&T Economy Shows Resilience But Structural Cracks Deepen, IMF Warns

The International Monetary Fund has praised Trinidad and Tobago's banking stability and current account surplus — but delivered a sobering verdict on rising public debt, declining reserves, and an energy sector whose best days may be behind it.

WASHINGTON, DC, June 7, 2026 - Calvin G. Brown - Trinidad and Tobago's economy continues its slow climb back from pandemic lows, but the International Monetary Fund is sounding alarm bells that should command the full attention of Port of Spain — and every CARICOM capital that watches the twin-island republic as a regional bellwether.

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TRINIDAD | T&T Economy Shows Resilience But Structural Cracks Deepen, IMF Warns
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