Budget Silence Sparks Business Calls | Trinidad and Tobago News

The government is staying silent on when and what the 2026-27 budget will reveal, with both the Prime Minister and Finance Minister offering only “no comment.” While the Finance Minister, who delivered last year’s budget, is reportedly deferring major decisions to top officials, business groups are stepping up with clear demands: long-term stability, smarter spending, and a push beyond energy to grow manufacturing, tech, and tourism. Chambers want digitized services, less red tape, and concrete investments — including $1 billion for Tobago’s tourism revival. Retailers urge early announcement to plan for Christmas, while others stress responsible management as natural gas production ramps up. The wait continues — but the pressure is mounting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c29b566247fa4a31