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 Keith Rowley since 9 September 2015
Style	The Right 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
Term length	Five years, renewable
Precursor	Premier of Trinidad and Tobago Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Inaugural holder	Eric Williams
Formation	31 August 1962
Salary	TT$ 576,000 annually
Website	https://www.opm.gov.tt/

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is the main leader of the government in Trinidad and Tobago. Think of them as the head of the team that runs the country. They are in charge of the executive branch, which means they make sure the laws are put into action and that the country's daily business gets done.

After a big election, which happens every five years, the President chooses the Prime Minister. This person is usually the leader of the political party that won the most seats in the House of Representatives. This means they have the support of most of the elected officials.

The current Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is Keith Rowley. He became Prime Minister on September 9, 2015, after his party won the election that year. He was sworn in by then-President Anthony Carmona.

What Does a Prime Minister Do?
How Trinidad and Tobago Got Its Prime Ministers
Graphical Timeline of Prime Ministers
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What Does a Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister has a very important job. They lead the Cabinet, which is a group of ministers who are in charge of different areas like education, health, or finance. Together, they make big decisions for the country. The Prime Minister also represents Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage, meeting with leaders from other countries.

The Prime Minister's official home is the Prime Minister’s Residence in Saint Ann’s, Port of Spain. They also have another residence in Tobago. Their main office is at Whitehall in Port of Spain.

How Trinidad and Tobago Got Its Prime Ministers

The role of the Prime Minister in Trinidad and Tobago has changed over time. Before the country became fully independent, the leader of the government had different titles. Let's look at how this important role developed.

Chief Ministers of Trinidad and Tobago

The first leader of the government was called the Chief Minister. This role started in 1950.

No.	Portrait	Name	Term of office	Party
1		Albert Gomes (1911–1978)	18 September 1950 – 28 October 1956	Party of Political Progress Groups
2		Eric Williams (1911–1981)	28 October 1956 – 9 July 1959	People's National Movement

Premier of Trinidad and Tobago

After the Chief Minister, the next title for the government leader was Premier. This happened as Trinidad and Tobago moved closer to becoming an independent nation.

No.	Portrait	Name	Term of office	Party
1		Eric Williams (1911–1981)	9 July 1959 – 31 August 1962	People's National Movement

Prime Ministers of Trinidad and Tobago

When Trinidad and Tobago gained full independence on August 31, 1962, the leader's title officially became Prime Minister. Since then, several important people have held this position.

No.	Name	Term of office	Party	Government
1	Eric Williams (1911–1981)	31 August 1962 – 29 March 1981	People's National Movement	Williams I, Williams II, Williams III
2	George Chambers (1928–1997)	30 March 1981 – 18 December 1986	People's National Movement	Chambers
3	A. N. R. Robinson (1926–2014)	19 December 1986 – 17 December 1991	National Alliance for Reconstruction	Robinson
4	Patrick Manning (1946–2016)	17 December 1991 – 9 November 1995	People's National Movement	Manning I
5	Basdeo Panday (1933–2024)	9 November 1995 – 24 December 2001	United National Congress	Panday–Robinson, Panday II
(4)	Patrick Manning (1946–2016)	24 December 2001 – 26 May 2010	People's National Movement	Manning II, Manning III, Manning IV
6	Kamla Persad-Bissessar (born 1952)	26 May 2010 – 9 September 2015	United National Congress	Persad-Bissessar
7	Keith Rowley (born 1949)	9 September 2015 – Incumbent	People's National Movement	Rowley, Rowley II
8	Stuart Young (born 1975)	TBD – Designate	People's National Movement	Young