Government Pushes Digital Transformation To Improve Ease Of Doing Business
Government services are set for a digital push, with Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism Satyakama Maharaj outlining a series of reforms aimed at speeding up processes, improving the ease of doing business, and boosting Trinidad and Tobago’s competitiveness.
Reducing red tape and accelerating digital transformation were among the key themes as he contributed to the debate on the Finance Bill 2026 in the Senate on Friday.
The Minister said Trinidad and Tobago is well placed to become the yachting capital of the hemisphere, citing recent improvements designed to make the country more attractive to visiting vessels.
A major step, he noted, has been the implementation of the SeaClear system, which has reduced yacht processing times from an average of four hours to less than 15 minutes, enhancing both customer service and operational efficiency.
The Minister also pointed to the continued growth of TTBizLink, the Government’s digital trade facilitation platform.
« More than 40,500 individuals, 5,000 companies, and 430 approvers are currently registered on the platform. It’s my dream that every single organisation and agency in this country will come on board with TTBizLink. It’s the ease of doing business. TTBizLink connects 10 ministries, 26 agencies, and the Tobago House of Assembly, as well as key private sector shareholders, while integrating such systems as ASYCUDA and DevelopTT. »
The Minister said the platform continues to drive digital transformation across the public and private sectors.
« Last year alone, the platform facilitated more than 210,000 transactions, demonstrating the growing importance of digital services for business continuity and economic activity. »
He said the broader goal is to create a more efficient and competitive business environment that encourages investment and supports entrepreneurship.
« The objective is to create a business environment where investors can move faster, entrepreneurs can grow more easily, and government can deliver services more efficiently in an increasingly competitive global economy. Countries that modernise will attract investment. Countries that do not will fall behind. »
The Minister said continued investment in digital services and streamlined processes will help improve the ease of doing business and strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s competitiveness in the global economy.
