Who were the past presidents of Trinidad and Tobago?

Answer 1

Trinidad and Tobago adopted the democratic parliamentary system; it has Prime Ministers, not Presidents. Past Prime ministers are as follows in order from oldest to most recent:

• Eric Williams: 1961 - 29 March 1981
• George Chambers: 30 March 1981 - 18 December 1986
• A.N.R. Robinson: 19 December 1986 - 17 December 1991
• Patrick Manning: 17 December 1991 - 9 November 1995
• Basdeo Panday: 9 November 1995 - 24 December 2001
• Patrick Manning: 24 December 2001 - present

CORRECTION

Trinidad and Tobago is a Republic. As such, there IS INDEED a President. He is not the head of government. This role is carried out by the Prime Minister as stated above. However, the President is the head of state and is Chief of Command of the Armed Forces.

Past Presidents -

Sir Ellis Clarke

Mr. Noor Hassanali

Mr. A.N.R. Robinson

and currently Professor George Maxwell Richards.