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People's National Movment
Eric Williams, a moderate nationalist, founds the People's National Movement (PNM). -
People's National Movement
Eric Williams, a moderate nationalist, founds the People's National Movement (PNM). -
Rebellion: State of Emergency
Government declares a state of emergency after violent protests by "Black Power" supporters who demand a solution to unemployment and an end to foreign influence over the economy. Hundreds of army soldiers mutiny in support, but their rebellion collapses within days. -
Rebellion: State of Emergency
Government declares a state of emergency after violent protests by "Black Power" supporters who demand a solution to unemployment and an end to foreign influence over the economy. Hundreds of army soldiers mutiny in support, but their rebellion collapses within days. -
Becomes republic
Trinidad and Tobago becomes a republic with the former governor-general, Ellis Clarke, as president and Eric Williams as prime minister. -
Becomes Republic
Trinidad and Tobago becomes a republic with the former governor-general, Ellis Clarke, as president and Eric Williams as prime minister. -
George Chambers: New prime minister
Agriculture Minister George Chambers becomes prime minister following Williams' death. -
George Chambers: New prime minister
Agriculture Minister George Chambers becomes prime minister following Williams' death. -
New President
Noor Hassanali becomes president. -
New President
Noor Hassanali becomes president. -
Patrick Manning: New prime minister
1991 - Patrick Manning becomes prime minister after his PNM party wins general election. -
Patrick Manning: Prime Minister
1991 - Patrick Manning becomes prime minister after his PNM party wins general election. -
Patrick Manning: Ruling People's National Movement
Third general election in three years ends months of political deadlock. Prime Minister Patrick Manning's ruling People's National Movement declares victory. -
New President: Maxwell Richards
President Maxwell Richards is sworn in after being elected by MPs in February. -
Death March
At least 10,000 people take part in a protest - named the Death March - against a soaring rate of violent crime. -
Basdeo Panday: Prison for overseas bank account
Former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday is sentenced to two years in prison for failing to declare an overseas bank account while he was in office. The conviction is quashed on appeal.
