George Chambers
politician from Trinidad and Tobago
George Michael Chambers ORTT (4 October 1928 – 4 November 1997)[1] was the second Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. He served as Assistant General Secretary of the PNM before becoming Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance in 1966. From there he went on to serve as Minister of Finance, Public Utilities, Housing, National Security, Education, Planning, Industry/Commerce and Agriculture.
George Michael Chambers | |
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2nd Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago | |
In office 30 March 1981 – 18 December 1986 | |
President | Ellis Clarke |
Preceded by | Eric Williams |
Succeeded by | A. N. R. Robinson |
Political Leader of the People's National Movement | |
In office 1981–1987 | |
Preceded by | Eric Williams |
Succeeded by | Patrick Manning |
Personal details | |
Born | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 4 October 1928
Died | 4 November 1997 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | (aged 69)
Political party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
References
change- ↑ Anthony Payne, "Obituary: George Chambers", The Independent, 15 November 1997.
Other websites
change- Biography from the National Library and Information Service of Trinidad and Tobago (Nalis).