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Floating the Trinidad and Tobago dollar: Can currency reform fix the economy?

The case for floating the Trinidad and Tobago dollar.

For decades, Trinidad and Tobago has managed its exchange rate through a fixed regime, keeping the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) pegged at around 6.78 to the US dollar. While this system offered stability, it also encouraged distortions in the market, leading to persistent foreign exchange shortages, import bottlenecks, and …

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2025 Guide to booking affordable flights to Trinidad and Tobago for summer

Expert tips to score affordable flights to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025.

Trinidad and Tobago continues to attract international visitors in 2025 due to its vibrant culture, diverse ecosystems, and affordability compared to other Caribbean islands. With direct and connecting flights from major North American, UK, and European hubs, the twin-island republic offers more than sun and sand it promises rich festivals, …

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Trinidad and Tobago on a shoestring: Backpacker’s guide to summer 2025

Backpackers guide: Caribbean travel for less – Trinidad & Tobago summer 2025.

A budget-friendly Caribbean escape Trinidad and Tobago remains one of the Caribbean’s most diverse, culturally vibrant, and underexplored destinations. Unlike other island nations where luxury resorts dominate the landscape, this twin-island republic offers an authentic experience for backpackers seeking adventure, nature, and affordability. If you’re looking to enjoy the Caribbean …

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10 Once-secret meetings that determined the course of history

The truth about secret meetings of global leaders.

The term secret meetings evokes visions of smoke-filled rooms, coded language, and whispered decisions that shape the world order. While many of these gatherings are not literally “secret”, they operate behind layers of privacy, exclusivity, and discretion. The public often sees only the surface, a list of names, a location, …

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Cryptocurrency and wars: Why Bitcoin surged over US$100,000 and what it means for investors

BitcoinCasino. Cryptocurrency and wars: How to predict surges during global crises.

Bitcoin surpasses US$100,000 amid global tensions In recent months, Bitcoin has surged past the US$100,000 mark for the first time in history, driven by a confluence of market optimism, institutional investment, and growing geopolitical instability. This new all-time high marks a pivotal moment in the history of cryptocurrency, signalling not …

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