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The Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s Commercial Office in collaboration with the Association of Panamanian Exporters (APEX) hosted a seminar titled “Strengthening Strategic Alliances: Investment Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago” on Oct. 30, 2024, in Panama City. The seminar included informational sessions presented to several Panamanian manufacturers in attendance. The country’s exportable offer consists of food and beverage products, paper and paper products, paper publishing and printing, mineral products (non-metallic), products made of metal (not repair), machinery and electrical appliances, other types of transport equipment and furniture. Given that electricity is relatively expensive in Panama and manufacturing processes require a large amount of energy, this seminar provided the opportunity to highlight Trinidad and Tobago’s low electricity costs and various incentives to assist companies with reducing their overhead costs. It also provided a platform to highlight Trinidad and Tobago’s strategic position as a logistics hub for Panamanian companies seeking to expand their operations. Photo: Commercial Officer Vincent Ramlochan delivers a presentation to attendees. Ms. Bianca Morán, President of the Association of Panamanian Exporters. #investTT #export #growth

Around 40 investors from the UK were present during presentations from Mr. Sekou Alleyne, Investment Lead at the Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Investment Promotion Agency at a UK-Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Investment Roundtable on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024, in London. The event was organized by the Commercial Office of the High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Kingdom, in partnership with international development consultancy firm DMA Invest. The Roundtable focused on highlighting investment opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago in three priority sectors: Manufacturing, Maritime and Logistics and Renewable Energy. Discussions centered on, among other things, the newly enacted Special Economic Zone regime, our existing Industrial Parks and the opportunities therein, as well as our solid enabling environment. Photo: His Excellency Vishnu Dhanpaul, Trinidad and Tobago's High Commissioner to the UK (3rd from L); Her Excellency Harriet Cross, British High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago (2nd from L); Ms. Adanna Taylor, Commercial Officer for Trinidad and Tobago with responsibility for Europe (left), and Mr. Sekou Alleyne, Investment Lead at the Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (right) among others at the UK-Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Investment Roundtable on Tuesday November 5, 2024, at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London. #investTT #trade #manufacturing #exports #Caribbean #TrinidadandTobago #growth

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#happeningnow Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry, delivered the feature address at the 50th anniversary celebration of Associated Brands. In her remarks, Minister Gopee-Scoon congratulated the Lok Jack family and the dedicated team at Associated Brands, highlighting the milestone as a testament to half a century of vision, innovation and dedication to both community and country. Minister Gopee-Scoon praised Associated Brands for its significant impact on the manufacturing sector in Trinidad and Tobago. She noted that the company’s exports in 2023 accounted for over 16 percent of the total value of the country’s food and beverage exports, reflecting its vital role in the industry.

#MomentsAgo Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Ava Mahabir-Dass delivered the Feature Address on behalf of the Minister of Trade and Industry, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, at the Animae Caribe Festival’s 2024 Media Launch held today at the Inter-American Development Bank’s Office in St Clair, Port of Spain. This year’s Festival will be featuring over 15 animation films from animators around the world, a testament of the Festival’s growing influence in bridging talent and creativity in the Animation Sector. During her address, Ms. Mahabir-Dass commented on the growing global value of the animation market and noted the significant potential it offers for income generation, employment creation, and foreign exchange earnings locally. The Deputy Permanent Secretary said Government has been building capacity to reposition Trinidad and Tobago as a premier destination for film and animation, and added that while there is still a lot of room to grow, the Sector has generated over US$1 million in revenue over the past three years, with over 75% of these opportunities being foreign-based, a demonstration of our ability to tap into the global market. She also identified some of the programmes being developed to offer critical support to entrepreneurs in the field. This includes the Research and Development Facility/RDF which provides funding for innovative, technology-driven business ideas in the Creative industries and the Production Expenditure Rebate Programme which offers rebates of up to 35 percent on expenditure for local and foreign film producers filming in Trinidad and Tobago. Also delivering Remarks at the event were the Country Lead for the Inter-American Development Bank, Mr. Julian Belgrave; Founder and Creative Director of Animae Caribe, Ms. Camille Selvon; and Fund Coordinator, Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund, Caribbean Development Bank, Ms. Malene Joseph. #animaecaribe2024 #CreativeIndustries #TTFilmandAnimation #TrinidadandTobago #MTI #FilmIndustryTT

Tune in today to Sweet 100.1 FM at 4:45 p.m. as Senior Trade Specialist Ms. Aurelia Bruce, a representative of the Anti-Illicit Trade Task Force (AITTF) Secretariat, discusses efforts to combat illicit trade in Trinidad and Tobago. #AITTF #SayNoToIllicitTrade

#mtiinaction Mr. Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, delivered opening remarks at the Sub-regional Seminar on Enforcement for IP Prosecutors, Customs Officers and Police Investigators, at Customs House, Port of Spain. The Seminar which takes place from October 28 to October 29, 2024, is a collaboration by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), the Anti-Illicit Trade Task Force (AITTF), the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, and the Trinidad and Tobago Intellectual Property Office. The seminar will engage key stakeholders on building respect for intellectual property (IP), customs enforcement frameworks, fighting counterfeiting and piracy, investigating IP crimes, inter-agency cooperation, awareness raising and public cooperation to combat counterfeiting and piracy.

Do you want to understand more about the Cuban Market? Well, the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association is hosting a FREE webinar on Doing Business in Cuba on October 25th from 10am. Join us to understand more about the CARICOM-Cuba Trade and Economic Co-operation Agreement. https://lnkd.in/gV4xHTda

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