Historical leaders of Trinidad and Tobago and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Trinidad and Tobago starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Christine Kangaloo

President

Since Mar 20th, 2023

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Paula-Mae Weekes

President

Mar 19th, 2018 to Mar 20th, 2023

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Anthony Carmona

President

Mar 18th, 2013 to Mar 19th, 2018

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

George Maxwell Richards

President

Mar 17th, 2003 to Mar 18th, 2013

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

A. N. R. Robinson

President

Mar 18th, 1997 to Mar 16th, 2003

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Noor Hassanali

President

Mar 20th, 1987 to Mar 17th, 1997

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Sir Ellis Clarke

President

Sep 24th, 1976 to Mar 19th, 1987

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Sir Ellis Clarke

Acting President

Aug 1st, 1976 to Sep 24th, 1976

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Sir Ellis Clarke

Governor-General

Sep 15th, 1972 to Aug 1st, 1976

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Sir Solomon Hochoy

Governor-General

Aug 31st, 1962 to Sep 15th, 1972

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