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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

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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

Barry Padarath

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

Roger Alexander

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

Pennelope Beckles-Robinson

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

Brother Valentino

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

Colm Imbert

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

Davendranath Tancoo

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

Faaiq Mohammed

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

Maikea Bramble

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

Michelle Benjamin

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

Ronnie Boodoosingh

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

Sean Sobers

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

Stuart Young

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

Zorisha Hackett

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

David Lee

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

Farley Augustine

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

John Jeremie

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

Kalifa McCollin

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

Kennedy Swaratsingh

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

Liselle Johnson

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

Rodhil Kirk

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

Suzette Martin

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

Ainsley King

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

Amery Browne

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

Elvin Scanterbury

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

Frank Seepersad

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

Jearlean John

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

Kareem Marcelle

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

Lackram Bodoe

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

Michael Dowlath

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

Owie Russell

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

Robin Mohammed

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

Roodal Moonilal

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

Saddam Hosein

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

Samantha Wallace-Joseph

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

Satyakama Maharaj

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

Taradath Singh

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

Tim Gopeesingh

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

Afra Raymond

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

Alex Ekesa

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

Alexia John

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

Alicia Henry

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

Alicia Pauline Lalite-Ettienne

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

Alick Athanaze

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

Allister Guevarro

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

Alvin Hilaire

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

Anand Chatoorgoon

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

Anand Ramesar

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

Andre Coley

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

Andreina Briceño Ventura-Brown

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

Andy Tewarie

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

Anil Gosine

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

Aniqah Bailey

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

Anthony Hanson

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

April Francis

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

Avason Quinlan-Williams

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

Baldath Maharaj

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

Bernardo “Tam Tam” Thompson

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

Bhimal Maharaj

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

Brandon King

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

Celine Lestrade

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

Chelsea-Ann Charles

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

Chevelle Williams

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

Christopher Landau

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

Claude Berkley

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

Colin Neil Gosine

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

Curtis Williams

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

Darrell Allahar

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

Daynte Stewart

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

Devindra Rampersad

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

Dominic Romain

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

Donnell Francis

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

Eli Zakour

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

Elton Canterbury

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

Emile Elias

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

Eric Lewis

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

Gary Hunt

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

Gerard Hutchinson

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

Gregory McGuire

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

Hayden Phillip

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

Jaheim “Verrse” Thomas

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

Janelle Eastman

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

Jean-Luc Mouttet

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

Jewel Andrew

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

Joanna Kazana

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

Joanne Ogeer

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

Jomel Warrican

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

Junior Benjamin

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

Keacy Carty

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

Kedane O’Connor

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

Keith Rowley

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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

Keith Scotland

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

Kelley Whitson

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

Kelvin Johnson

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

Kevin Wickham

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

Khadijah Ameen

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

Kiel Taklalsingh

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

Kieron Pollard

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

Kimchand Sahadeo

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

Kira Rothwell

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

Leslie-Ann Benjamin

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 1 appearance

Lester Logie

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 1 appearance

Lisa Musai

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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

Margaret Mohammed

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

Marisa Ward-Robley

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 1 appearance

Maryann Frederick

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 1 appearance

Michael Annisette

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 1 appearance

Mikyle Louis

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 1 appearance

Miles Bascombe

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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 1 appearance

Nalini Singh

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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 1 appearance

Natasha Moonilal

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 1 appearance

Nicholas Pooran

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 1 appearance

Nicole King-Daniel

0 focus stories 1 other mention

Nicole King-Daniel is identified by the Guardian as a Proman human-resources professional and workplace-safety panellist.

Culture 1 appearance

Nicole Moses-Beckles

1 focus story 0 other mentions

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 1 appearance

Nicole Thomas-Clarke

1 focus story 0 other mentions

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 1 appearance

Nikita Miller

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 1 appearance

Nita Ambani

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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 1 appearance

Ottis Gibson

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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 1 appearance

Patrick Mills

0 focus stories 1 other mention

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 1 appearance

Phillip Alexander

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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 1 appearance

Prakash Moosai

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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

Rachel Poynter

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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

Ramdath Phillip

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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 1 appearance

Randall Mitchell

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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

Randell Smith

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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 1 appearance

Randolph Boyce

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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 1 appearance

Raquel-Ann Uzoemeka

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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 1 appearance

Ravi Ratiram

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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 1 appearance

Ricky Joefield

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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 1 appearance

Rivaldo Clarke

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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 1 appearance

Robin Naraynsingh

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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 1 appearance

Rohan Nurse

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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 1 appearance

Rohan Sinanan

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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 1 appearance

Ronald Huggins

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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 1 appearance

Roston Chase

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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 1 appearance

Saira Lakhan

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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 1 appearance

Shad Gobinsingh

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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 1 appearance

Shane Deitz

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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 1 appearance

Shantel Seemungal

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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 1 appearance

Shevanand Gopeesingh

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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 1 appearance

Sinanan Dass

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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 1 appearance

Susan Harriet

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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 1 appearance

Tafari Waldron

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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 1 appearance

Teague Marcano

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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 1 appearance

Tonya Abraham

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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 1 appearance

Tyrik Zwade Singh

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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 1 appearance

Valene Guerra Abraham

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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 1 appearance

Vanessa Kussie

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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 1 appearance

Vitel Lawes

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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 1 appearance

Wendy Garrick

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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 1 appearance

Westmin James

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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 1 appearance

Winston Dookeran

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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 1 appearance

Zalika Clarke

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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.

Sport 0 appearances

Bridget Adams

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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 0 appearances

Coreen David

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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 0 appearances

Quinn Cabralis

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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 …

Culture 0 appearances

Shane Mohammed

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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 0 appearances

Surujdeo Mangaroo

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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 …

Government 0 appearances

Vandana Mohit

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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 …