List of prime ministers of Trinidad and Tobago
| Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | |
|---|---|
Prime Ministerial Seal | |
since 1 May 2025 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Residence |
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| Seat | Whitehall, 29 Maraval Road, Saint Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Appointer | The president |
| Term length | Five years, renewable |
| Precursor | |
| Formation | 31 August 1962 |
| First holder | Eric Williams |
| Salary | TT$ 576,000 annually |
| Website | Official website |
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The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago is the head of the executive branch of government in Trinidad and Tobago. Following a general election, which takes place every five years, the president appoints as prime minister the person who has the support of a majority in the House of Representatives; this has generally been the leader of the party which won the most seats in the election (except in the case of the 2001 general election).
The incumbent prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago is Kamla Persad-Bissessar who was sworn in on 1 May 2025 by President Christine Kangaloo.
This is a list of the prime ministers of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, from the establishment of the office of Chief Minister in 1950 to the present day: