List of prime ministers of Trinidad and Tobago facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Ministerial Standard
Prime Ministerial Seal
Incumbent Kamla Persad-Bissessar since 1 May 2025
Style	The Honourable
Residence	Prime Minister's Residence, La Fantasie Road, Saint Ann's, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (primary residence) Prime Minister's Residence, Blenheim, Saint George, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Seat	Whitehall, 29 Maraval Road, Saint Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Appointer	The president of Trinidad and Tobago
Term length	Five years, renewable
Precursor	Premier of Trinidad and Tobago Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Formation	31 August 1962; 62 years ago (1962-08-31)
First holder	Eric Williams
Salary	TT$ 576,000 annually

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is the main leader of the government. They are in charge of the executive branch, which means they help run the country day-to-day.

Every five years, there is a general election. After the election, the President chooses the person who has the most support in the House of Representatives to be Prime Minister. This person is usually the leader of the political party that won the most seats.

The current Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is Kamla Persad-Bissessar. She was sworn into office on May 1, 2025, by President Christine Kangaloo.

This article lists the people who have held this important role. It starts from when the position was called Chief Minister in 1950, up to today.

Leaders of Trinidad and Tobago

This section shows the different leaders Trinidad and Tobago has had over the years. The role changed names a few times before becoming Prime Minister.

Chief Minister (1950–1959)

This was the first main leadership role before Trinidad and Tobago became fully independent.

No.	Portrait	Name (born–died)	Term of office			Political party		Elected	Ref.
			Took office	Left office	Time in office
1		Albert Gomes (1911–1978) MP for Port of Spain North	18 September 1950	28 October 1956	6 years, 40 days		Party of Political Progress Groups	1950
2		Eric Williams (1911–1981) MP for Port of Spain South-East	28 October 1956	9 July 1959	2 years, 254 days		People's National Movement	1956

Premier (1959–1962)

The title changed to Premier just before the country gained independence.

No.	Portrait	Name (born–died)	Term of office			Political party		Elected	Ref.
			Took office	Left office	Time in office
1		Eric Williams (1911–1981) MP for Port of Spain South-East, later Port of Spain South	9 July 1959	31 August 1962	3 years, 53 days		People's National Movement	—
								1961

Prime Minister (1962–present)

Since Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962, the leader of the government has been called the Prime Minister.

No.	Portrait	Name (born–died)	Term of office			Political party		Elected	Government	Ref.
			Took office	Left office	Time in office
1		Eric Williams (1911–1981) MP for Port of Spain South	31 August 1962	29 March 1981	18 years, 210 days		People's National Movement	—	Williams I
								1966
								1971	Williams II
								1976	Williams III
2		George Chambers (1928–1997) MP for St. Ann's East	30 March 1981	18 December 1986	5 years, 263 days		People's National Movement	1981	Chambers
3		A. N. R. Robinson (1926–2014) MP for Tobago East	19 December 1986	17 December 1991	4 years, 363 days		National Alliance for Reconstruction	1986	Robinson
4		Patrick Manning (1946–2016) MP for San Fernando East	17 December 1991	9 November 1995	3 years, 327 days		People's National Movement	1991	Manning I
5		Basdeo Panday (1933–2024) MP for Couva North	9 November 1995	24 December 2001	6 years, 45 days		United National Congress	1995	Panday–Robinson
								2000	Panday II
(4)		Patrick Manning (1946–2016) MP for San Fernando East	24 December 2001	26 May 2010	8 years, 153 days		People's National Movement	2001	Manning II
								2002	Manning III
								2007	Manning IV
6		Kamla Persad-Bissessar (born 1952) MP for Siparia	26 May 2010	9 September 2015	5 years, 106 days		United National Congress	2010	Persad-Bissessar
7		Keith Rowley (born 1949) MP for Diego Martin West	9 September 2015	17 March 2025	9 years, 189 days		People's National Movement	2015	Rowley
								2020	Rowley II
8		Stuart Young (born 1975) MP for Port-of-Spain North/St. Ann's West	17 March 2025	1 May 2025	45 days		People's National Movement	—	Young
(6)		Kamla Persad-Bissessar (born 1952) MP for Siparia	1 May 2025	Incumbent	86 days		United National Congress	2025	Persad-Bissessar II

Timeline of Prime Ministers

This timeline shows how long each Prime Minister served.

More to Explore

• Politics of Trinidad and Tobago
• List of governors of Trinidad and Tobago
• President of Trinidad and Tobago
  • List of heads of state of Trinidad and Tobago
• Leader of the Opposition (Trinidad and Tobago)
• Lists of office-holders

See also

In Spanish: Primer ministro de Trinidad y Tobago para niños