First Lady of Trinidad and Tobago or First Gentleman of Trinidad and Tobago is the title attributed to the spouse of the president of Trinidad and Tobago, a position created in 1976. Until 19 March 2018, the office was held by women and thus referred to as First Lady before becoming vacant. The country's present first gentleman is Kerwyn Garcia, husband of President Christine Kangaloo, who has held the position since March 20, 2023.
The position should not be confused with the husband or wife of the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
First spouses of Trinidad and Tobago Image Name Term Began Term Ended President of Trinidad and Tobago Notes Lady Ermyntrude Clarke August 1, 1976 March 13, 1987 Sir Ellis Clarke Also wife of the Governor-General from 1972–1976 until her husband's office was abolished in 1976. Zalayhar Hassanali March 18, 1987 Match 17, 1997 Noor Hassanali First Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonian and Muslim woman to hold the position of First Lady. Patricia Robinson March 17, 1997 March 18, 2003 A. N. R. Robinson Robinson was an economist and civil servant by profession. Jean Ramjohn-Richards March 17, 2003 March 18, 2013 George Maxwell Richards Reema Harrysingh-Carmona March 18, 2013 March 19, 2018 Anthony Carmona Position vacant March 19, 2018 March 20, 2023 Paula-Mae Weekes Weekes is unmarried. Kerwyn Garcia March 20. 2023 present Christine Kangaloo
References
External links Office of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: First Lady's Profile