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Pennelope Beckles-Robinson

Leader of the Opposition; PNM MP for Arima

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Biography

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 2025 election.

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Earlier Public Record

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1995 · Opposition service
Entered Parliament as an opposition senator.
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2000–2010 · Government service
Represented Arima and held social development, culture and tourism, and public utilities and environment portfolios at different times.
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17 Dec 2007 · Parliamentary office
Was elected Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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2010–2013 · Opposition service
Led opposition business in the Senate.
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Documented Actions and Statements

6 May 2025 · Opposition leadership
Was appointed Leader of the Opposition following the April general election; she had again won the Arima seat.
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