Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Our People

Minister of Finance

After serving for thirty years as an economic advisor to both Mr. Basdeo Panday and the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, and in the private sector, as a project manager and executive director, Davendranath Tancoo entered public life in 2020, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Minister in the Minstry of Finance

Senator Dr. the Honourable Kennedy Swaratsingh was appointed Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on May 5, 2025.

As of May 13, 2025, Minister Swaratsingh was also appointed Minister in the Ministry of Finance.

Permanent Secretaries

Mrs. Suzette Taylor-Lee Chee, Permanent Secretary
Mrs. Michelle Durham-Kissoon, Permanent Secretary.