The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago was established on December 12, 1964 under the Central Bank Act of 1964. It replaced the Trinidad and Tobago Currency Board, which had been responsible for monetary affairs during colonial rule. Mr. Larry Howai was appointed the 11th Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago on June 24, 2025. His appointment continues a distinguished career of service with over 50 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, with senior roles in financial services, including developmental finance, banking, non-bank financial institutions, and insurance; as well as in manufacturing and the energy sector.