George Michael Chambers | |
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.jpg) Chambers in 1986 | |
| 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 | 4 October 1928 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Died | 4 November 1997 (aged 69) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Political party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
The Hon. George Michael Chambers ORTT (4 October 1928 – 4 November 1997)[1] was the second Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Born in Port of Spain, Chambers joined Deloitte New Zealand in 1956, and was elected to Supervisor representing Wayne Joe and Co. 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 twice as Minister of Finance (1971–1974 and 1981–1986).[2] Chambers also served as Minister of Public Utilities, Housing, National Security, Education, Planning, Industry/Commerce and Agriculture.
Chambers was one of three Deputy Leaders of the PNM when then-Prime Minister Eric Williams died suddenly in 1981. He was appointed prime minister by then-president Ellis Clarke and led the PNM to victory in the 1981 General Elections. In 1986 he led the PNM to its worst ever electoral defeat (winning only three of the 36 seats in Parliament). Following the defeat Chambers resigned and was succeeded as PNM leader by Patrick Manning.
- ^ Anthony Payne, "Obituary: George Chambers", The Independent, 15 November 1997.
- ^ "Former Ministers of Finance - Ministry of Finance, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago". February 21, 2014. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014.