Trade missions in the works

Gopee-Scoon said Export TT has identified a programme for the rest of this year which will look at exploring new business opportunities in these countries. She said the American Chamber of Commerce is leading the Nicaragua initiative while the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce is planning a mission to Guyana.

The minister said ExporTT is looking at Cuba, Panama, Canada, Costa Rica. In terms of strengthening the non-energy sector, Gopee- Scoon said there are preliminary discussions for the expansion of the TT International Financial Centre (TTIFC) to include a new TTIFC tower, hotel and convention centre.