List of governors of Trinidad and Tobago facts for kids

Flag of the governor of Trinidad and Tobago (1889–1958)

Flag of the governor of Trinidad and Tobago (1958–1962)

This article lists the people who served as governors of Trinidad and Tobago. A governor was a very important leader. They represented the British King or Queen. They were in charge when Trinidad and Tobago was a British colony. This means it was ruled by Britain.

What Was a Governor?

During the time Trinidad and Tobago was a British colony, a governor was the highest official. They were chosen by the British government. Their job was to manage the colony. This included making sure laws were followed. They also oversaw the daily running of the islands.

The governor had a lot of power. They were like the chief executive. They worked with local councils. But the final decisions often came from Britain. This system changed over time. More local people gained a say in how the country was run. Eventually, Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation. This meant it could govern itself.

Governors of Trinidad and Tobago (1889-1962)

The list below shows the governors who served from 1889 to 1962. In 1889, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago officially joined together. They became one colony. The last governor on this list, Sir Solomon Hochoy, was the final British governor. He then became the first Governor-General. This happened when Trinidad and Tobago gained independence in 1962.

Term	Image	Incumbent	Notes
1 January 1889 – 1891		Sir William Robinson	had been governor of Trinidad since 1885
19 August 1891 – 1896		Sir Frederick Napier Broome
2 June 1897–December, 1900		Sir Hubert Edward Henry Jerningham
4 December 1900–August 1904		Sir Cornelius Alfred Moloney
30 August 1904 – 29 August 1908		Sir Henry Moore Jackson
11 May 1909–January 1916		Sir George Ruthven Le Hunte
1 June 1916–31 December 1921		Sir John Robert Chancellor
1 January 1922–1924		Sir Samuel Herbert Wilson
22 November 1924–1930		Sir Horace Archer Byatt
22 March 1930 – 1936		Sir Alfred Claud Hollis
17 September 1936 – 10 January 1938		Sir Murchison Fletcher
8 July 1938 – 1942		Sir Hubert Winthrop Young
8 June 1942 – 1947		Sir Bede Edmund Hugh Clifford
7 March 1947–1950		Sir John Valentine Wistar Shaw
19 April 1950–1955		Sir Hubert Elvin Rance
23 June 1955–1960		Sir Edward Betham Beetham
4 July 1960–31 August 1962		Sir Solomon Hochoy

See also

• List of governors of Trinidad
• List of governors of Tobago
• List of heads of state of Trinidad and Tobago
• List of prime ministers of Trinidad and Tobago