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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

CARIBBEAN-CENTRAL AMERICA PROFILE 2018

The complex comprising some seventy buildings AIR Environmental Management Authority
is both a Teaching and Medical Science facility. Airports: There are two international airports: Head Office
Trinidad and Tobago boasts one of the highest Piarco International Airport, Trinidad, and # 8 Elizabeth Street
literacy rates in the hemisphere (98%). Arthur NR Robinson International Airport St. Clair, Port of Spain.
(formerly Crown Point International Airport), Tel: (868) 628-8042
INFRASTRUCTURE Tobago. Piarco International Airport is 27 Fax: (868) 628-9122
Trinidad and Tobago rank 54 out of 138 km from Port of Spain. Arthur NR Robinson Email: ema@ema.co.tt
economies for Infrastructure on the World International Airport is 10 km from Scarborough. Web: www.ema.co.tt
Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Index The Airports Authority of Trinidad and
2016/17. It’s competitive advantage results from Tobago National Energy Corporation
effective modes of transportation. Advanced Airport Administration Centre Cor. Rivulet & Factory Roads
road networks, major industrial ports and an South Terminal Brechin Castle
efficient air transport system ensure that goods Piarco International Airport, Point Lisas, Couva
and services can get to market without major Golden Grove Road Trinidad, W.I.
delays. Both islands have an adequate supply of Piarco, Trinidad Tel: (868) 636-8471
electricity and an extensive telecommunications Tel: (868) 669-5311 Fax: (868)636-2905
network allows free flow of information for Fax: (868) 669-4705 Web: www.nationalenergy.tt
increased economic efficiency. E-mail: marketing@tntairports.com
Website: www.tntairports.com The American Chamber of Commerce of
Trinidad & Tobago (AMCHAM)
TRANSPORTATION 62A Maraval Road, Newtown
LAND TELECOMMUNICATION Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
The Telecommunications Act of 2001, as
Railroads: Minimal agricultural system near amended, came into force in 2004, setting the Tel: (868) 622-0340
San Fernando. stage for full liberalization of the sector. The Fax: (868) 628-9428
Highways: Trinidad and Tobago has a good Act places full responsibility for the regulation Website: www.amchamtt.com
network of roads totaling over 8,320 km. Main of the telecommunications and broadcasting
roads constitute approximately 800 km and the sectors with the Telecommunications Authority Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad
remainder is comprised of local and private of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT). and Tobago
roads. The Uriah Butler Highway and Solomon #5, Eighth Avenue Extension,
Hochoy Highway connect the two cities - Port Trinidad and Tobago ranks 50th out of 138 off Twelfth Street, Barataria
of Spain in the north and San Fernando in countries for Technological Readiness. (Source Trinidad & Tobago
the south, while the Beetham and Churchill - World Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Tel: (868) 675-8288
Index 2016/17). Advanced communication
Roosevelt Highways connect Port of Spain to technologies, necessary for routine production Fax: (868) 674-1055
Arima, the major town in the east. A vigorous processes are accessible to businesses operating Email: info@tatt.org.tt
road network expansion and rehabilitation in the country. These technologies also enable
programme is ongoing. innovation for increased competitiveness. Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry
and Commerce
SEA CONTACTS P.O. Box 499, Chamber Building,
Trinidad Sea Ports: The main ports of entry are Central Statistical Office Columbus Circle, Westmoorings
Port of Spain, and Point Lisas. The Port of Spain 47 Frederick Street Port of Spain, Trinidad
port handles dry and general cargo, break bulk, Port-of-Spain. Tel: (868) 637-6966
containers and passenger traffic. Point Lisas Trinidad W.I. Fax: (868) 637-7425
port has specialised installations for loading Tel: (868) 624-7001 E-mail: chamber@chamber.org.tt
anhydrous ammonia, methanol and urea in bulk, Fax: (868) 625-9726
loading direct reduced iron and discharging The Eco-Industrial Development Company Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers
of bulk iron, and also handles containers and of Tobago (E-IDCOT) Ltd. Association (TTMA)
general cargo. First Floor, Isaac T. McLeod Building TTMA Building
#42 Tenth Avenue
Other ports are Chaguaramas, Point-a-Pierre and Sislyn Thomas-Craig Road Barataria, Trinidad
Point Fortin. With respect to cruise shipping in Cove Eco-Industrial and Business Park Tel: (868) 675-8862
Trinidad, the Port Authority conducts business Canoe Bay Road Fax: (868) 675-9000
from its passenger terminal at the Cruise Ship Tobago W.I. E-mail: info@ttma.com
Complex in Port of Spain. The Authority has one Tel: (868) 660-2683
Fax: (868) 631-2683
berth dedicated to cruise shipping, but one of its IN THE U.S.
three general purpose berths can also be used for exporTT Ltd Embassy of Trinidad & Tobago
berthing additional cruise vessels, when necessary. 151B Charlotte Street 1708 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I. Washington, DC 20036
Tobago Sea Ports: Served by the Port of Tel: (868) 623-5507 Tel: (202) 467-6490
Scarborough. The port in Scarborough is used Fax: (868) 625-8126
mainly for inter-island cargo and cruise ships. Email: info@exportt.co.tt Fax: (202) 785-3130
Web: www.exportt.co.tt/

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