Which institution is the central bank of Trinidad and Tobago, established in 1964?

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is the country’s central bank, established in 1964.

The institution was created by the Central Bank Act 1964, making Trinidad and Tobago one of the earliest independent monetary authorities in the English-speaking Caribbean. It began operations in 1964 and was tasked with issuing currency, conducting monetary policy, supervising parts of the financial system, and managing the country’s international reserves.

The bank is headquartered in Port of Spain and issues the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. Its role differs from that of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, which serves several separate Caribbean states and territories under a shared monetary arrangement.

Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962, so the central bank was established two years later. The institution’s creation reflects the country’s move from colonial financial administration toward national control of monetary affairs.