Welcome to the Estate Management & Business Development Co. Ltd. (EMBD)

The EMBD is a State Enterprise under the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. It was formed in 2002 with one of its major roles being to manage and develop lands formerly owned by Caroni (1975) Ltd. As the EMBD continues to expand and grow as a company we encourage you to visit our website for future updates. We also welcome your comments and feedback.

Estate Management

Estate Management

This department is responsible for issuing all sub-leases for Agricultural State Lands to all suitable individuals and agencies. Cabinet approval is necessary to issue sub-leases. Read More

Residential Development

Residential Development

The EMBD is responsible for developing 20 residential sites. These sites are being developed for Caroni 1975 Ltd VSEP employees and members of the public. Read More

Agriculture Development

Agricultural Development

In the government’s attempt to strengthen and make the agricultural sector more efficient and increase overall productivity, all State lands for agricultural purposes, are to be transferred to the EMBD. Read More

What's New at EMBD

Award ceremony hosted by the First Farmers Ancestry Society of Trinidad and Tobago on 7th December, 2025 at the Ste. Madeleine Secondary School.

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

EMBD’s first Audit Committee Meeting for the year 2026 was held on the 7th of January, 2026.

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

From left to right: Financial Consultant Kherdine Barrow-Simon, EMBD’s Chief Executive Officer Eric Griffith, EMBD’s Deputy Chairman Rahendra Seemungal, EMBD’s Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee Darren Garner, Senior Audit Analysts, Ministry of Finance Margarette Edwards and EMBD’s Corporate Secretary Kavita Sarran at EMBD’s first Audit Committee Meeting for the year 2026 held on […]

Notice for Early Closure of Office-24th and 31st December

Monday, December 22nd, 2025