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George Michael Chambers
ORTT
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| 2nd Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office 30 March 1981 – 18 December 1986 |
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| President | Ellis Clarke |
| Preceded by | Eric Williams |
| Succeeded by | A. N. R. Robinson |
| Political Leader of the People's National Movement | |
| In office 1981–1987 |
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| Preceded by | Eric Williams |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Manning |
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| Born | 4 October 1928 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Died | 4 November 1997 (aged 69) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Political party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
George Michael Chambers was an important leader in Trinidad and Tobago. He was the second Prime Minister of the country. A Prime Minister is like the head of the government. They lead the country and make big decisions.
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Who Was George Chambers?
George Michael Chambers was born on October 4, 1928, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. He grew up to become a very important person in his country's history. He was known for his dedication to public service.
Early Life and Political Start
George Chambers began his journey in politics early on. He joined the People's National Movement (PNM) party. The PNM is one of the main political parties in Trinidad and Tobago. He worked hard and became the Assistant General Secretary of the party.
Becoming a Minister
In 1966, George Chambers became a Parliamentary Secretary. This was in the Ministry of Finance. From there, he took on many different important roles. He served as a Minister in various government departments.
He was the Minister of Finance, which handles the country's money. He also managed Public Utilities, like water and electricity. He was in charge of Housing, helping people find homes. Other roles included National Security, Education, and Planning. He also worked in Industry/Commerce and Agriculture.
Leading the Country
After the first Prime Minister, Eric Williams, passed away, George Chambers took over. He became the second Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. This happened on March 30, 1981. He led the country during a challenging time.
He served as Prime Minister for over five years. His term ended on December 18, 1986. During his time, he worked to guide the nation. He focused on stability and progress for the people.
Later Life and Legacy
George Chambers continued to be a respected figure. He passed away on November 4, 1997. He is remembered for his long service to Trinidad and Tobago. He received the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT). This is a very high honor in his country.
