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Country Report Trinidad and Tobago December 2005

Trinidad and Tobago at a glance: 2006-07

Summary

Political structure

Economic structure: Annual indicators

Economic structure: Quarterly indicators

Outlook for 2006-07: Domestic politics

Outlook for 2006-07: Correction

Outlook for 2006-07: International relations

Outlook for 2006-07: Policy trends

Outlook for 2006-07: Fiscal policy

Outlook for 2006-07: Monetary policy

Outlook for 2006-07: International assumptions

Outlook for 2006-07: Economic growth

Outlook for 2006-07: Inflation

Outlook for 2006-07: Exchange rates

Outlook for 2006-07: External sector

Outlook for 2006-07: Forecast summary

The political scene: Crime dominates the political debate

The political scene: Bombs raise tensions further

The political scene: Poll highlights the government's vulnerability

The political scene: Talks with the UNC bear fruit

The political scene: Agreements reached in talks between gov't & UNC

The political scene: The government invests in security equipment

The political scene: The opposition remains divided

The political scene: Corruption cases proceed slowly

The political scene: A Muslim leader is charged

The political scene: Caricom remains a priority

Economic policy: Central government finances remain firmly in surplus

Economic policy: Budget projects rapid growth in spending

Economic policy: Reforms to energy tax system to be implemented

Economic policy: Taxes in non-energy sector are cut

Economic policy: Commentators urge restraint

Economic policy: Construction is at full stretch

Economic policy: The Central Bank moves to control liquidity

Economic policy: BWIA to be restructured

The domestic economy: Energy growth continues

The domestic economy: Inflation rises

The domestic economy: Construction risks overheating

The domestic economy: Oil production is up

The domestic economy: A new LNG train is close to completion

The domestic economy: New capacity boosts petrochemicals activity

The domestic economy: Metals projects move ahead

The domestic economy: Gas reserves remain a constraint

The domestic economy: Ethanol prospects are modest

The domestic economy: Non-energy manufacturing lacking strength

The domestic economy: Food & drink picking up despite sugar shortages

The domestic economy: Liberalisation of telecoms proceeds slowly

Foreign trade and payments: External accounts improve

The region: Summary

The region: Some weak governments and vocal opposition

The region: Crime and drug-trafficking is a permanent security issue

The region: The pace of regional integration will be slow

The region: International relations are hampered by protectionism

The region: Public-sector debt is a growing risk for some

The region: Tourism growth is uneven and liable to setbacks

The region: Commodity exporters will be challenged by lower prices

The region: The Caricom single market takes effect

The region: The movement of labour remains highly restricted

The region: Caricom argues for mitigation of trade liberalisation

The region: Resolution of boundary disputes is a slow process

The region: Ties with the Dominican Republic and Haiti are distant

The region: EU negotiations on lower sugar prices continue

The region: The WTO rules against the EU on banana tariffs

The region: Avoidance of rice import tariffs causes tension

The region: A Venezuelan oil supply initiative is signed

The region: Tourism arrivals disappoint

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