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Read sourced biographies and dated public records for people shaping stories in Trinidad and Tobago, across government, opposition, justice, sport and culture.
Profiles connect verified names to dated stories and available public background. A profile can begin with limited biographical detail and grow as sources emerge. We do not routinely profile children, victims or private witnesses. Allegations, proposals and measured results stay distinct.
Ordered by distinct Luk It Hyah articles since 23 Oct 2026. We separate stories focused on the person from other stories that name them. Each article counts once; ties are alphabetical. This measures our published coverage, not the person's influence or character.
Government
12 appearances
3 focus stories · 9 other mentions
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister and MP for Siparia. Her public career includes local government, the Senate, cabinet portfolios, opposition leadership and two terms as Prime Minister, the second beginning on …
Government
9 appearances
3 focus stories · 6 other mentions
Barry Padarath is the Minister of Public Utilities, a Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, and the Member of Parliament for Couva South. His cited statements address utilities and workers' pay; related …
Government
6 appearances
2 focus stories · 4 other mentions
Roger Alexander is the Minister of Homeland Security and the Member of Parliament for Tunapuna. His cited parliamentary contributions concern national security and the state of emergency. His reported results are attributed to his …
Opposition
5 appearances
0 focus stories · 5 other mentions
Pennelope Beckles-Robinson leads the parliamentary opposition and represents Arima. She entered Parliament as an opposition senator in 1995, served in several cabinet portfolios and as Deputy Speaker, and returned to opposition leadership after the …
Culture
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Brother Valentino was the performing name of Emrold Anthony Phillip, a Grenada-born calypsonian who made Trinidad and Tobago his home. His work addressed Black identity, poverty, political power and social justice. He died on …
Government
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Colm Imbert has represented Diego Martin North/East in Parliament for decades. Parliament lists earlier service as finance minister from 2015 to 2025 and his present opposition role.
Government
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Davendranath Tancoo is Minister of Finance, a Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, and MP for Fyzabad. Before 2025 he advised a previous Prime Minister and represented Oropouche West in …
Local government
4 appearances
3 focus stories · 1 other mention
Faaiq Mohammed is a mayor of Chaguanas. Mohammed discussed the borough’s redesigned logo and its representation of Indigenous heritage at the October 2026 unveiling of the Guaima statue in Saith Park, TTT reported.
Sport
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Maikea Bramble is a Trinidad and Tobago netball goal shooter. The Guardian reported that she scored 87 from 90 attempts in a 106–17 World Cup qualifying win over the British Virgin Islands on 25 …
Government
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Michelle Benjamin is Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Culture and Community Development. TTT reported her remarks at the reopening of the Laventille Craft Centre on 29 October 2026.
Justice
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Ronnie Boodoosingh became Trinidad and Tobago's ninth Chief Justice on 22 October 2025. The Judiciary says he earned a law degree at the University of the West Indies in 1990, completed legal training at …
Government
4 appearances
2 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Sean Sobers is the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs and the Member of Parliament for Tabaquite. His cited parliamentary activity includes presenting international-affairs legislation and reporting on Trinidad and Tobago's participation at the …
Opposition
4 appearances
0 focus stories · 4 other mentions
Stuart Young is an attorney and PNM MP for Port of Spain North/St Ann’s West. He first held a temporary opposition Senate seat, entered the House in 2015, served in government ministerial roles and …
Tobago government and tourism
4 appearances
1 focus story · 3 other mentions
Zorisha Hackett represents Bethesda/Les Coteaux in the Tobago House of Assembly. She served as Secretary of Education, Research and Technology in the administration sworn in during December 2021. The Assembly’s tourism division now lists …
Government
3 appearances
1 focus story · 2 other mentions
Parliament says David Lee first entered the House for Pointe-a-Pierre, served as opposition chief whip in the 12th Parliament and now represents Caroni Central as Minister of Housing. His ministry budget statements are reported …
Tobago government
3 appearances
1 focus story · 2 other mentions
Farley Augustine is the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly. In the Guardian’s October 2026 reporting on the Goodwood police post, he said contractors and engineers were expected to start remedial work …
Government
3 appearances
0 focus stories · 3 other mentions
John Jeremie is Trinidad and Tobago's Attorney General and a senator. He took office at the start of the administration on 1 May 2025. The public record below covers his parliamentary statements and motions; …
Sport
3 appearances
0 focus stories · 3 other mentions
Kalifa McCollin is a Trinidad and Tobago netball captain. McCollin captained Trinidad and Tobago during the unbeaten 2026 Americas qualifying campaign for the 2027 Netball World Cup, according to the Guardian.
Government
3 appearances
0 focus stories · 3 other mentions
Kennedy Swaratsingh is a senator who serves as Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development and Minister in the Ministry of Finance. The cited parliamentary record includes his work on appropriation and public-health legislation.
Sport
3 appearances
0 focus stories · 3 other mentions
Liselle Johnson is a Trinidad and Tobago netball coach. Johnson coached the Calypso Girls during their 2026 Americas qualifying campaign for the 2027 Netball World Cup, according to the Guardian.
Protective services
3 appearances
0 focus stories · 3 other mentions
Rodhil Kirk is a senior police officer named in TTPS records concerning Tobago investigations. His public role is the limit of the biographical detail verified here.
Protective services
3 appearances
1 focus story · 2 other mentions
Suzette Martin is identified as a Deputy Commissioner of Police in TTT News’s 28 October 2026 report on police investigations. The report quotes her on continuing enquiries into attorney Taradath Singh’s killing and an …
Culture
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Ainsley King is identified by the Guardian as president of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation and a member of the National Carnival Commission board. In October 2026 he welcomed a proposed increase in the …
Government
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Amery Browne is a former foreign and CARICOM affairs minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Browne urged Trinidad and Tobago to support the UN resolution against the Cuba embargo in October 2026, according to the …
Public service
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Elvin Scanterbury is an acting Commissioner of Prisons. The Guardian reported Scanterbury’s support for tighter overtime-record procedures during an October 2026 review of Prison Service claims.
Law and public life
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Frank Seepersad was appointed a Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago on 2 November 2026, according to the Judiciary. The appointment followed service on the High Court bench.
Government
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Jearlean John is a works Minister. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said John would act as Prime Minister during her planned November 2026 overseas visit, according to the Guardian. The statement described an arrangement for …
Government
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Kareem Marcelle is a laventille West MP. Marcelle raised concerns about the prolonged Beetham electricity interruption in October 2026. His account was reported by the Guardian alongside the utilities response.
Government
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Lackram Bodoe is the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament for Oropouche West. The cited record covers a medicines-review committee described in Parliament and a public-health advisory statement, with their dates and …
Education
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Michael Dowlath is identified as Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Education in TTT News’s report on a hydroponics initiative at Marabella Government Primary School. He attended the 29 October 2026 launch and encouraged teachers …
Protective services
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Owie Russell was identified as a police spokesperson in reporting on the Maraval robbery investigation. The source reviewed establishes this public role and statement, not a broader career history.
Justice
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Robin Mohammed was appointed a Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago on 2 November 2026, according to the Judiciary. The appointment followed service on the High Court bench.
Government
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Roodal Moonilal is an energy Minister. Moonilal rejected an unsigned CNG station reimbursement notice in comments reported in the Guardian’s 28 October 2026 edition.
Government
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Saddam Hosein is the Minister of Land and Legal Affairs, a Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan. His cited parliamentary actions concern land-acquisition orders.
Sport
2 appearances
0 focus stories · 2 other mentions
Samantha Wallace-Joseph is a Trinidad and Tobago netball player. The Guardian identified Wallace-Joseph among Trinidad and Tobago’s netball squad and reported that she was rested for the October 2026 qualifying match against the British …
Government
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Satyakama Maharaj is Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism, as identified by the ministry. His public portfolio covers trade, investment and tourism. At the October 2026 Beyond the Blueprint exhibition, TTT …
Law
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Taradath Singh was a Trinidad and Tobago attorney-at-law and former police officer. TTT’s 28 October 2026 report identifies both professional roles. This profile records his public professional role without publishing private home or family …
Public health administration
2 appearances
1 focus story · 1 other mention
Dr Tim Gopeesingh chairs the North Central Regional Health Authority, which administers the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. The authority’s board page lists him as chairman; this profile records his public health-administration role and …
Property and public procurement
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Afra Raymond is a Trinidad and Tobago chartered surveyor and managing director of Raymond & Pierre Ltd. He previously served as president of the Institute of Surveyors of Trinidad and Tobago and of the …
Sport
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Alex Ekesa is a distance runner and UWI-SPEC half-marathon winner. Ekesa won the October 2026 UWI-SPEC International Half Marathon in 1:09:13, retaining the men’s title, according to the Guardian’s results report.
Sport
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Alexia John is a distance runner competing in Trinidad and Tobago. Bafasports’ March 2026 Ariapita 10K report records her as the women’s winner. The Guardian’s October UWI-SPEC half-marathon results and TV6’s independently published report …
Public service
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Alicia Henry is a director of the Strategic Services Agency. An October 2026 police statement named Alicia Henry in the Trinidad and Tobago delegation to the IACP gathering in Orlando.
Government
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Alicia Pauline Lalite-Ettienne is an independent senator. Lalite-Ettienne raised concerns in the October 2026 Senate budget debate about documents that she could not independently navigate with her screen reader, according to the Guardian.
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Alick Athanaze is a West Indies cricketer and A-team T20 captain. Cricket West Indies named Athanaze to captain West Indies A in the T20 leg of the November 2026 home series against England A.
Protective services
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
The TTPS identifies Allister Guevarro as Commissioner of Police and says he has served for more than 20 years. His published role includes leadership of the police service; the travel report does not establish …
Public finance
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Alvin Hilaire is a former governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. Guardian Media reported on 2 November 2026 that his constitutional claim over the revocation of his appointment had been settled …
Health
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
The South-West Regional Health Authority names Dr Anand Chatoorgoon in its board archive. Reporting on the October 2026 resignations referred to him as Dr Chatoorgoon; this profile records the public board role, not an …
Police service
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Anand Ramesar is an Assistant Commissioner of Police in Trinidad and Tobago. Parliament’s official motion record identifies his rank and records House approval on 30 October 2026 of his nomination to act as Deputy …
Cricket
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Andre Coley is a cricket coach and former Jamaica wicketkeeper-batter. CWI appointed him to lead the men’s Test and A teams in May 2023.
Community and migrant support
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Andreina Briceño Ventura-Brown is the director of La Casita Hispanic Cultural Centre. UWI Today identified her in that role in October 2025, and the Trinidad Express quoted her as a migrant-support advocate in October …
Public service
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Andy Tewarie is an assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Intelligence. An October 2026 police statement named Andy Tewarie in the Trinidad and Tobago delegation to the IACP gathering in Orlando.
Health
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
The South-West Regional Health Authority lists Anil Gosine among its past board directors. Reporting on the October 2026 board departures identifies him as the former chair; the reasons and implications of other members’ departures …
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Aniqah Bailey is a previous UWI-SPEC women’s half-marathon champion. The Guardian identified Bailey as the previous women’s UWI-SPEC half-marathon champion and reported that she did not start the October 2026 race.
Public service
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Anthony Hanson was a former police officer in Trinidad and Tobago. The Police Service identified him in its 1 November 2026 statement concerning the investigation into his death.
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
April Francis is a distance runner and UWI-SPEC women’s half-marathon runner-up. Francis placed second in the women’s October 2026 UWI-SPEC International Half Marathon in 1:36:22, according to the Guardian.
Justice
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Avason Quinlan-Williams was appointed a Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago on 2 November 2026, according to the Judiciary. The appointment followed service on the High Court bench.
Business
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Baldath Maharaj is identified by TTT News as president of the Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce. At the opening of Happy Farms Adventure Park, he discussed the investment’s possible effects on visitors and …
Music
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Bernardo “Tam Tam” Thompson is a soca performer identified in TTT’s 2025 and 2026 Tobago Soca Titans results. TTT reports that he won the 2026 competition by one point and that Tobago’s tourism secretary …
Law
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Bhimal Maharaj is identified as an attorney in the Guardian’s report on professional responses to Taradath Singh’s killing. The report says he sought a dedicated police contact through which lawyers could report threats. This …
Cricket
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Brandon King is a West Indies cricketer. The ICC recorded his unbeaten 81 in the successful first-Test chase against Bangladesh in Mirpur on 31 October 2026.
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Celine Lestrade is a distance runner and UWI-SPEC women’s half-marathon third-place finisher. Lestrade placed third in the women’s October 2026 UWI-SPEC International Half Marathon in 1:39:50, according to the Guardian.
Business
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Chelsea-Ann Charles is an ocean Vybz with Zariah representative. Charles spoke to the Guardian about planned Carnival boat trips and said they had been paused while operators sought clarity about commercial-vessel requirements.
Culture
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Chevelle Williams is a tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch third-place performer. Williams placed third with “All Hands on Deck” at the October 2026 Tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch contest, according to TTT.
Diplomacy
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Christopher Landau is the United States Deputy Secretary of State. The State Department’s historical record gives his appointment and entry on duty as 25 March 2025. Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Ministry also identified him …
Religion and public life
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Claude Berkley is the Anglican Bishop of Trinidad and Tobago, as listed in the Anglican Communion’s official directory. This limited profile records his public religious role and attributed statements about the treatment of communion …
Government
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Colin Neil Gosine is identified by TTT News as a Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism and the Member of Parliament for Chaguanas West. At the Happy Farms Adventure Park …
Business representation
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Curtis Williams is chairman of the Tobago Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, according to the Chamber’s executive listing. This profile covers his public business-representation role.
Government
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Darrell Allahar is a senator and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister. The official Gazette records his appointment in May 2025. He is named in reporting on the Senate debate about budget-document …
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Daynte Stewart is a Trinidad and Tobago volleyball player at CDV Textil Santanderina. Daynte Stewart is named in the source reporting for “T&T Athletes Compete in US, UK and Spanish Leagues”.
Justice
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Devindra Rampersad was appointed a Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago on 2 November 2026, according to the Judiciary. The appointment followed service on the High Court bench.
Government
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Dominic Romain is a MP for Malabar/Mausica. Romain joined the October 2026 Malabar water-supply demonstration and spoke about connectivity and ageing infrastructure, according to the Guardian.
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Donnell Francis is a distance runner competing in Trinidad and Tobago. Bafasports’ March 2026 Ariapita 10K account identifies him among the leading runners and records a fourth-place finish. The Guardian’s October UWI-SPEC results table …
Government
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Eli Zakour is identified as Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation in the Guardian’s report on plans for customer service training at Licensing Offices. The report attributes the proposed focus on …
Prison administration
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Elton Canterbury is identified as Trinidad and Tobago’s Commissioner of Prisons in the Prison Service’s November 2026 announcement about regional correctional training. This limited profile records his public institutional role and that announcement.
Business
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Emile Elias is a chairman of NH International Caribbean. Elias discussed planned use of St Lucian contractors, suppliers and workers after NH International signed the Hewanorra airport expansion contract in October 2026, according to …
Culture
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Eric Lewis is a grand Chief speaking on Indigenous heritage. Lewis explained the choice of the name Guaima during the October 2026 unveiling of an Indigenous heritage statue at Saith Park, according to TTT.
Business
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Gary Hunt is a chairman of Angostura. Hunt commented on Angostura’s results for the first nine months of 2026, attributing lower profit to demand, duties and inventory effects in the Guardian’s account.
Medicine and public life
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Gerard Hutchinson is identified as a UWI professor of psychiatry in AMCHAM T&T’s 2026 conference programme.
Energy and economic policy
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Gregory McGuire is an energy economist and principal consultant at VSL Consultants. The Trinidad and Tobago Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative identifies him as its chairman. His public commentary concerns energy production, downstream markets and …
Public infrastructure
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Hayden Phillip worked in Trinidad and Tobago’s public road infrastructure programme. A historical ministry release identifies him as PURE programme director; the November 2026 Express report describes his subsequent deputy programme director role and …
Music
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Jaheim “Verrse” Thomas is a soca performer identified in TTT’s Tobago Soca Titans results. TTT reports that he won in 2025 and was runner-up in the 2026 contest, one point behind Bernardo “Tam Tam” …
Culture
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Janelle Eastman is a tobago Monarchs of Mas performer. Eastman presented “Queen Moola”, drawing on traditional cow mas, at the October 2026 Tobago Monarchs of Mas competition, according to TTT.
Business
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Jean-Luc Mouttet is identified by TTT News as Presto’s business development director. The report places him at the 29 October 2026 launch of a hydroponics project for Marabella Government Primary School. This profile records …
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Jewel Andrew is a West Indies cricketer named in A-team squads. Cricket West Indies named Andrew in both the one-day and T20 A-team squads for the November 2026 series against England A.
International development
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Joanna Kazana is a United Nations Resident Coordinator. Kazana joined talks with the Tobago House of Assembly about its 2025–2045 development pathway in October 2026, according to TTT.
Labour representation
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Joanne Ogeer is secretary general of the Communication Workers’ Union. Its official biography identifies her as the union’s first female president in 2020 and secretary general from November 2023.
Cricket
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Jomel Warrican is a West Indies cricketer. The ICC described his contribution to bowling Bangladesh out in the second innings of the Mirpur Test on 31 October 2026. CNC3’s match report recorded nine wickets …
Protective services
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
The TTPS identifies Junior Benjamin as Deputy Commissioner of Police for administration and operational support. Parliament recorded approval of his nomination to act as commissioner; that is a temporary appointment, not a change in …
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Keacy Carty is a West Indies cricketer and A-team one-day captain. Cricket West Indies named Carty to captain West Indies A in the one-day leg of the November 2026 home series against England A.
Music
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Kedane O’Connor is identified by TTT as a performer in Tobago’s 2026 Soca Titans competition. TTT reports that he placed third with “Celebration”.
Former government
1 appearance
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Keith Rowley is a former Prime Minister and former MP for Diego Martin West. A geologist by training, he entered the Senate in 1987, served in several cabinet portfolios, led the opposition from 2010 …
Parliament
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Keith Scotland is the Member of Parliament for Port-of-Spain South. Parliament’s official motion record identifies him as an opposition member and a contributor to the debate on Anand Ramesar’s acting nomination on 30 October …
Diplomacy
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Kelley Whitson is a US Embassy representative named in the IACP delegation. An October 2026 police statement named Kelley Whitson in the Trinidad and Tobago delegation to the IACP gathering in Orlando.
Sport
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Kelvin Johnson was a Guyanese distance runner and coach who competed extensively in Trinidad and Tobago. The Guardian and the national athletics association record his victory in the 2022 T&T International Marathon. The Guardian …
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Kevin Wickham is a West Indies cricketer called up to the senior Test side. Cricket West Indies said Wickham’s first senior Test call-up opened an A-team one-day place for Rivaldo Clarke ahead of the …
Government
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Khadijah Ameen is the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government and the Member of Parliament for St Augustine. The sourced record below covers her parliamentary work on Tobago boundaries and public-health legislation.
Law
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Kiel Taklalsingh is identified by the Guardian as chairman of the Central Association of Legal Practitioners. In its report following Taradath Singh’s death, he supported additional protective measures for lawyers facing elevated risks. The …
Sport
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Kieron Pollard is a Trinidadian cricketer who captained West Indies in one-day and Twenty20 internationals. The International Cricket Council records his 2019 appointment as captain and his 20 April 2022 retirement from international cricket. …
Culture
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Kimchand Sahadeo is identified by the Guardian as president of the Pierre Road Ramleela Committee in Charlieville. In October 2026, he described preparations and funding for the annual cultural celebration, and said he had …
Sport
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Kira Rothwell is a Trinidad and Tobago netball player. Rothwell entered during Trinidad and Tobago’s 106–17 victory over the British Virgin Islands at the 2026 Americas qualifier, according to the Guardian.
Culture
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Leslie-Ann Benjamin is a tobago Monarchs of Mas performer. Benjamin presented a handmade design combining sailor mas and fire-coral imagery at the October 2026 Tobago Monarchs of Mas competition, TTT reported.
Labour
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0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Lester Logie is a general secretary of the Prison Officers Association. Logie set out the Prison Officers Association’s position on overtime procedures and older payment claims in October 2026 comments to the Guardian.
Public service
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Dr Lisa Musai is identified as acting Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries account of the 28 October 2026 veterinary oath-taking ceremony. The account says she administered the Veterinarian’s Oath.
Justice
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Margaret Mohammed was appointed a Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago on 2 November 2026, according to the Judiciary. The appointment followed service on the High Court bench.
Culture
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Marisa Ward-Robley is a tobago Monarchs of Mas performer. Ward-Robley presented “Bound in the Past”, drawing on Tobago heritage, at the October 2026 Tobago Monarchs of Mas competition, according to TTT.
Sport
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0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Maryann Frederick is a st Vincent and the Grenadines netball player. The Guardian’s 28 October 2026 edition reports that Frederick was named Most Valuable Player at the Americas netball qualifying tournament.
Labour
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0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Michael Annisette is general secretary of the National Trade Union Centre. In October 2026 he set out the labour movement’s concerns over outstanding negotiations and disputed the Prime Minister’s account of union protests, according …
Sport
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0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Mikyle Louis is a West Indies cricketer attached to the A-team development programme. Cricket West Indies named Louis as a development attachment for its November 2026 A-team programme, distinct from selection in the match …
Sport
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Miles Bascombe is a cricket West Indies director of cricket. Bascombe explained how the November 2026 A-team series would inform future selections in Cricket West Indies’ squad announcement.
Justice
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Nalini Singh is a high Court judge. Singh presided over the trial in which a jury acquitted security guard Malachi Nurse, according to the Guardian’s October 2026 court report.
Health
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0 focus stories · 1 other mention
The South-West Regional Health Authority lists Natasha Moonilal among its past board directors. October reporting identified her as the former deputy chair; no private biographical details are included here.
Sport
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1 focus story · 0 other mentions
Nicholas Pooran is a Trinidad and Tobago cricketer. Cricket West Indies announced his retirement from international cricket in June 2025.
Workplace leadership
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Nicole King-Daniel is identified by the Guardian as a Proman human-resources professional and workplace-safety panellist.
Culture
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Nicole Moses-Beckles is a Tobago masquerader whose portrayal “Looking for Mr John Boulay” won the 2026 Monarchs of Mas competition. The available report describes this work and its collaborators but does not establish a …
Culture and calypso
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Nicole Thomas-Clarke is a Tobago calypsonian whose work has been recognised in the Tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch competition. TTT News reported that she won the title in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Sport
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0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Nikita Miller is a West Indies A spin-bowling coach. Cricket West Indies named Miller as spin-bowling coach supporting Ottis Gibson for the November 2026 A-team series against England A.
Sport and business
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Nita Ambani is a co-owner of Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians identifies Ambani as a co-owner in its October 2026 announcement appointing Kieron Pollard as head coach.
Sport
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Ottis Gibson is a cricket coach for the West Indies A series. Cricket West Indies appointed Gibson to coach the A side for the November 2026 home series against England A.
Culture
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Patrick Mills is a mas maker credited on a Tobago Monarchs of Mas presentation. TTT credits Mills, alongside Susan Harriet, with work on Nicole Moses-Beckles’ winning burrokeet presentation at the October 2026 Tobago Monarchs …
Government
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The Housing Ministry lists Phillip Edward Alexander as a senator serving as Minister in the Ministry of Housing since May 2025. This limited profile records his public housing role and attributed statements, without treating …
Justice
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Prakash Moosai is a retiring Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago. TTT reports that Moosai first joined the bench temporarily in 1997, received a permanent appointment in 1998 and was honoured at a …
Diplomacy
1 appearance
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Rachel Poynter is a US State Department anti-trafficking official. Poynter addressed anti-trafficking investigations, prevention and victim support at a Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy workshop in October 2026, according to the reporting reviewed by …
Protective services
1 appearance
1 focus story · 0 other mentions
ASP Ramdath Phillip is identified as head of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Legal Unit in Guardian reporting on the 28 October 2026 police briefing. He explained training and operational preparations for the …
Government
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Randall Mitchell is a former government minister. Mitchell shared a CNG station notice alleging unpaid electricity reimbursements and questioned NGC’s financial obligations, according to the Guardian; NGC Green disputed the claim.
Diplomacy
1 appearance
0 focus stories · 1 other mention
Randell Smith is a US Embassy representative named in the IACP delegation. An October 2026 police statement named Randell Smith in the Trinidad and Tobago delegation to the IACP gathering in Orlando.
Sport
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Randolph Boyce is identified by the Guardian as the coach guiding Trinidad and Tobago’s boys’ under-15 football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Festival in Baku. The reviewed report does not establish …
Public services
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Raquel-Ann Uzoemeka is identified by the Trinidad Guardian as a spokesperson for the Trinidad and Tobago Private Security Association. In its 30 October 2026 report, she spoke about payments to security firms contracted by …
Government
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Ravi Ratiram is Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. He addressed the 2026 veterinary graduates’ oath-taking ceremony at Mount Hope, according to a ministry account published by TTT.
Tobago public services
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Ricky Joefield is listed by the Tobago House of Assembly Legislature as the representative for Darrel Spring/Whim for the 2026–2030 term. A Ministry of Housing release dated 5 March 2026 identifies him as Secretary …
Sport
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Rivaldo Clarke is a cricketer selected for West Indies A. Cricket West Indies selected Clarke for the November 2026 A-team one-day series after Kevin Wickham’s senior Test call-up.
Business
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Robin Naraynsingh is a president of the Petroleum Dealers Association. Naraynsingh told the Guardian that electricity costs were a longstanding concern for CNG dealers but said he could not verify the reimbursement amount claimed …
Sport
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Rohan Nurse is a West Indies A batting coach. Cricket West Indies named Nurse as batting coach supporting Ottis Gibson for the November 2026 A-team series against England A.
Public infrastructure
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Rohan Sinanan previously served as Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Works and Transport. A historical ministry release records his work in that office; the November 2026 Express identifies him as a former minister.
Housing
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Ronald Huggins was appointed managing director of Trinidad and Tobago's Housing Development Corporation in September 2026, according to 103.1FM's report of the agency's announcement. His public response to the Jamadar Street collapse is documented …
Cricket
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Roston Chase is a West Indies cricketer. The ICC recorded his five wickets for 36 runs in Bangladesh’s second innings during the first Test in Mirpur on 31 October 2026.
Law
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Saira Lakhan is identified by the Guardian as president of the Assembly of Southern Lawyers. Following Taradath Singh’s killing, she called for a swift response to concerns about lawyers’ safety while cautioning against prejudging …
Heritage
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Dr Shad Gobinsingh is identified in the Guardian as field director of the REACH archaeology project in southern Trinidad. The National Trust describes REACH’s institutional partners and 2026 field activities. The available record supports …
Cricket
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Shane Deitz is a cricket coach and former South Australia wicketkeeper-batter. CWI announced his appointment as West Indies Women’s head coach in July 2023.
Sport
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Shantel Seemungal is a Trinidad and Tobago netball player. Seemungal received the Best Midcourt award at the 2026 Americas qualifying tournament after appearing in all seven Trinidad and Tobago matches, according to the Guardian’s …
Health administration
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Shevanand Gopeesingh is a chief executive of the South-West Regional Health Authority. The Guardian identified Gopeesingh as the SWRHA chief executive in October 2026 reporting about board resignations and calls for independent scrutiny.
Health
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The South-West Regional Health Authority names Sinanan Dass in its board archive. The October report identifies him among departing board members; it provides no basis for attributing the other departures to his stated reason.
Culture
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Susan Harriet is a mas maker credited on a Tobago Monarchs of Mas presentation. TTT credits Harriet, alongside Patrick Mills, with work on Nicole Moses-Beckles’ winning burrokeet presentation at the October 2026 Tobago Monarchs …
Sport
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Tafari Waldron is a distance runner and UWI-SPEC half-marathon runner-up. Waldron finished second in the October 2026 UWI-SPEC International Half Marathon in 1:10:32, according to the Guardian’s results report.
Sport
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Teague Marcano is a Trinidad and Tobago hockey player at Holcombe. Teague Marcano is named in the source reporting for “T&T Athletes Compete in US, UK and Spanish Leagues”.
Health
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Tonya Abraham is a dermatologist and organiser of Where The Light Begins. Abraham organised an inaugural youth mental-health walk around Queen’s Park Savannah under the Where The Light Begins initiative, according to the Sunday …
Basketball
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Tyrik Zwade Singh represents Trinidad and Tobago in 3x3 basketball. FIBA identifies him as a contributor to the national men’s qualifying campaign at the 2026 AmeriCup in San Salvador. This profile concerns his documented …
Justice
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Valene Guerra Abraham is a high Court Master. The Guardian reported that Guerra Abraham presided over Nicholas Ramlal’s first reported High Court appearance on 27 October 2026; the accused was remanded and the case …
Local government
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Vanessa Kussie is an uNC councillor for Couva West/Roystonia. Kussie is the UNC councillor for Couva West/Roystonia, identified in the Guardian’s October 2026 reporting on public safety in her area.
Sport
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Vitel Lawes is a cricketer named in West Indies A squads. Cricket West Indies named Lawes in its one-day and T20 A-team squads for the November 2026 series against England A.
Culture
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Wendy Garrick is a tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch runner-up. Garrick placed second with “Borrowed Time” at the October 2026 Tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch contest, according to TTT.
Justice
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Westmin James is a High Court judge identified in the Guardian’s October 2026 report on police promotions. He ordered the Promotion Advisory Board to reassess six officers’ examination scores under the 2007 criteria within …
Government
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Winston Dookeran is a former foreign affairs minister. The Guardian reported Dookeran’s call for the Government to support the UN resolution against the Cuba embargo in October 2026.
Sport
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Zalika Clarke is a United States netball defender. The Guardian’s 28 October 2026 edition reports that Clarke received the Best Defence award at the Americas netball qualifying tournament.
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Bridget Adams is a Trinidad and Tobago netball figure and former national captain. The University of Trinidad and Tobago reported her appointment as Americas Netball president in 2022, and World Netball lists her as …
Sport
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Coreen David is listed by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee as secretary of the Trinidad and Tobago Netball Association. A Ministry media summary reported her appointment as Americas Netball honorary secretary; the regional …
Sport
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Quinn Cabralis is a FIDE Master who represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2024 and 2026 Chess Olympiads. The tournament records list him on the Open team in both years, including a six-point score …
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Shane Mohammed is a resigning NCIC board member. Mohammed resigned from the NCIC board during the October 2026 dispute over statements about Divali Nagar funding, according to the Guardian.
Culture
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Surujdeo Mangaroo is president of the National Council of Indian Culture, which organises Divali Nagar. In 2026 he publicly addressed safety rules, the event's funding gap and new sponsorship. Financial figures and future plans …
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Vandana Mohit is the Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services and the Member of Parliament for Chaguanas East. Her cited statements address disability inclusion and social-service delivery; the entries identify those …