List of Ministers in Trinidad and Tobago

A look at the Government of Trinidad and Tobago under Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as sworn in following the 2025 general elections. The new administration’s Cabinet, supported by junior ministers and parliamentary secretaries, reflects the United National Congress’ (UNC) priorities and portfolio configurations as of May 2025.

Government of Trinidad and Tobago — Cabinet Composition (May 2025)

Executive Leadership

  • Prime Minister: Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
    Leader of the United National Congress and head of government.

Senior Cabinet Ministers

PortfolioMinister
Attorney GeneralJohn Jeremie, SC
Minister of FinanceDavendranath Tancoo
Minister of Energy and Energy IndustriesDr. Roodal Moonilal
Minister of DefenceWayne Sturge
Minister of Homeland SecurityRoger Alexander
Minister of Justice & Minister in the Office of the Attorney GeneralDevesh Maharaj
Minister of Legal Affairs & Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and FisheriesSaddam Hosein
Minister of Foreign and CARICOM AffairsSean Sobers
Minister of the People, Social Development and Family ServicesVandana Mohit
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and DevelopmentKennedy Swaratsingh
Minister of Culture and Community DevelopmentMichelle Benjamin
Minister of Rural Development and Local GovernmentKhadijah Ameen
Minister of Agriculture, Lands and FisheriesRavi Ratiram
Minister of HousingDavid Lee
Minister of Transport and Civil AviationEli Zakour
Minister of Works and InfrastructureJearlean John
Minister of Public Utilities & Minister in the Office of the Prime MinisterBarry Padarath
Minister of Public Administration and Artificial IntelligenceDominic Smith
Minister of HealthDr. Lackram Bodoe
Minister of EducationDr. Michael Dowlath
Minister of Tertiary Education & Skills TrainingPrakash Persad
Minister of Labour and Small & Micro EnterprisesLeroy Baptiste
Minister of Sports & Youth AffairsPhillip Watts

This group constitutes the core of the Cabinet, charged with leading respective ministries, guiding national policy, and executing the government’s legislative priorities.

Junior Ministers

Junior ministers (often designated as “Minister in the Ministry”) support substantive ministers by focusing on specific policy areas or operational duties:

  • Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries: Ernesto Kesar
  • Minister in the Ministry of Health: Dr. Rishad Seecheran
  • Minister in the Ministry of Housing: Anil Roberts
  • Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities: Clyde Elder

These appointments help enhance governance effectiveness and ensure continuity in technical and service delivery areas across complex portfolios.

Parliamentary Secretaries

Parliamentary secretaries are assigned to assist ministers by representing ministries in parliamentary debates, supporting legislative programme delivery, and engaging with stakeholders:

  • Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture & Community Development: Dr. Narindra Roopnarine
  • Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign & CARICOM Affairs and in the Office of the Prime Minister: Nicholas Morris
  • Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services: Dr. Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj
  • Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Utilities: Shivanna Sam
  • Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tertiary Education & Skills Training: Hansen Narinesingh
  • Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Investments & Tourism: Colin Neil Gosine

These roles are integral to the legislature-executive linkage and contribute to policy advocacy and inter-ministerial coordination.

Context and Government Structure

The current government was established following the April 28, 2025 general election in which the United National Congress secured a majority of seats in the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Attorney General John Jeremie were officially sworn in on May 1, 2025, followed by the full Cabinet on May 3, 2025.

The administration features a blend of seasoned politicians, technocrats, and newer parliamentary figures. It includes traditional portfolios such as Finance, Health, and Foreign Affairs, alongside newer configurations like Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, reflecting an emphasis on innovation in government operations.

List of Ministers in Trinidad and Tobago

Government Priorities and Early Initiatives

Early policy emphasis has been placed on expenditure reform and efficiency, with the government signalling a focus on reviewing and restructuring wasteful spending across ministries. This initiative aligns with broader fiscal consolidation goals in the wake of regional economic volatility.

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