List of presidents of Trinidad and Tobago

The President of Trinidad and Tobago is the person who is in charge of the country of Trinidad and Tobago. They help the country and its people. The office was created in 1976 after being declared independent. The first President was Ellis Clarke.

President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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File:The Hon Christine Kangaloo.jpg Incumbent Christine Kangaloo since 20 March 2023
Style	Mr. President (informal) The Honourable (formal) His/Her Excellency (formal, diplomatic)
Residence	President's House
Appointer	Electoral college consisting of all of the members of the Senate and House of Representatives
Term length	Five years, renewable indefinitely
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago
Precursor	Queen of Trinidad and Tobago
Inaugural holder	Sir Ellis Clarke
Formation	24 September 1976
Salary	$54,600 (1976)
Website	www.otp.tt

List of presidents of Trinidad and Tobago (1976-)

No.	President (Birth–Death)	Portrait	Tenure		Elected	Prime Minister(s)
			Took office	Left office
1	Sir Ellis Clarke (1917–2010)	60px	1 August 1976	24 September 1976	1976, 1982	Williams Chambers Robinson
			24 September 1976	19 March 1987
2	Noor Hassanali (1918–2006)	60px	20 March 1987	17 March 1997	1987, 1992	Robinson Manning Panday
3	A. N. R. Robinson (1926–2014)	60px	18 March 1997	16 March 2003	1997	Panday Manning
4	George Maxwell Richards (1931–2018)	60px	17 March 2003	18 March 2013	2003, 2008	Manning Persad-Bissessar
5	Anthony Carmona (1952–)	60px	18 March 2013	19 March 2018	2013	Persad-Bissessar Rowley
6	Paula-Mae Weekes (1958–)	60px	19 March 2018	20 March 2023	2018	Rowley
7	Christine Kangaloo (1961–)	60px	20 March 2023	Incumbent	2023	Rowley

Former living heads of state

There are two living former Trinidadian Heads of State:

Image	Name	Term/Reign	Office	Date of birth
60px	Anthony Carmona	2013–2018	President of Trinidad and Tobago	7 March 1953 (aged 72)
60px	Paula-Mae Weekes	2018–2023	President of Trinidad and Tobago	23 December 1958 (aged 67)

List Of Presidents Of Trinidad And Tobago Media

• Queen Elizabeth II official portrait for 1959 tour (retouched) (cropped) (3-to-4 aspect ratio).jpg

  Queen Elizabeth II official portrait for 1959 tour (retouched) (cropped) (3-to-4 aspect ratio)

• A. N. R. Robinson (cropped).jpg

  A. N. R. Robinson (cropped)

• Anthony Carmona (cropped).jpg

  El presidente de Trinidad y Tobago, Anthony Carmona.

• Royal Standard of Trinidad and Tobago (1962–1976).svg

  Queen Elizabeth II's personal flag for Trinidad and Tobago (1962–1976).

• Flag of the Governor-General of Trinidad and Tobago (1962-1976).svg

  Governor-general's standard

Other websites

• World Statesmen - Trinidad and Tobago