The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago is the head of the executive branch of government in Trinidad and Tobago.

Following a general election, which takes place every five years, the president appoints as prime minister the person who has the support of a majority in the House of Representatives; this has generally been the leader of the party which won the most seats in the election (except in the case of the 2001 general election).

The incumbent prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago is Stuart Young who was sworn in on 17 March 2025 by President Christine Kangaloo as the eight prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

This is a list of the prime ministers of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, from the establishment of the office of Chief Minister in 1950 to the present day:

Chief ministers of Trinidad and Tobago

Premier of Trinidad and Tobago

Prime ministers of Trinidad and Tobago

Graphical timeline


See also

  • 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

Notes

  • ^† Died in office

References

External links

  • World Statesmen – Trinidad and Tobago
  • Rulers.org – Trinidad and Tobago

Office of The Prime Minister Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Jack Warner’s First Revelation Involves Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime

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Independence Trinidad and Tobago Prime Ministers Since 1962 CNW Network