BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY OF

THE PRIME MINISTER OF

THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

PATRICK MANNING

Name: Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning

Date of Birth: 17th August, 1946

Place of Birth: San Fernando, Trinidad

Nationality: Citizen of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Address: 4-5, Union Park East Road, Gopaul Lands, Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago

Marital Status: Married - Two Children

Religion: Anglican

Education:

Pre-school: Rose Bank Private School 18, St. Andrews Avenue, San Fernando

1953-1957: San Fernando Government School, San Fernando

1958-1965: Presentation College, San Fernando

1966-1969: University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Professional Career:

1965-1966: Refinery Operator - Texaco Trinidad Inc., Pointe-a-Pierre

1969-1971: Geologist, Texaco, Pointe-a-Pierre

Political Career:

1971-73: Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Mines

1973-74: Parliamentary Secretary, Prime Minister's Office

1974-75: Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Planning ad Development

1975-76: Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Industry and Commerce

1976-78: Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications

1978-79: Minister in the Ministry of Finance (Maintenance)

1979-81: Minister in the Ministry of Finance (Public Service Portfolio) and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister (Information)

1981: Minister of Information and Minister of Industry and Commerce

1981-86: Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

1987-2001: Political Leader of the People's National Movement

1991- 1995: Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

1986-1990 / 1995 - 2001: Leader of the Opposition

There was an 18-18 split in the December 2001 elections. President ANR Robinson appointed Patrick Manning Prime Minister.

Re-elected Prime Minister in October 7, 2002 elections.

Hobbies:

Table Tennis, Chess and Reading

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Courtesy Government Printery

Office of the Prime Minister (Information Division)