Parliament
Parliament is bicameral and is located in Port-of-Spain.
The House of Representatives has 36 members, who are elected by popular vote. The Senate has 31 members, who are appointed by leading government officials.
Parliament is bicameral and is located in Port-of-Spain.
The House of Representatives has 36 members, who are elected by popular vote. The Senate has 31 members, who are appointed by leading government officials.
Presidents
1976-1987 Ellis Emmanuel Clarke
1987-1997 Noor Mohammed Hassanali
1997-2003 Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson
2003 now George Maxwell Richards
Prime Ministers
1956-1981 Eric Williams
1981-1986 George Chambers
1986-1992 Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson
1992-1995 Patrick Manning
1995-2001 Basdeo Panday
2001-2010 Patrick Manning
2010 now Kamla Persad-Bissessar