T&T Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to Step Down Before End of Term

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, has announced plans to resign before the conclusion of his People’s National Movement (PNM) term, which ends in August 2025. The 75-year-old leader, who has served in public office for 45 years, shared the news during a speech in Tobago.

Dr. Rowley has led the PNM since 2010 and secured victory in the 2020 general election with 22 of 41 parliamentary seats. He entered politics in 1981 and remains the only PNM candidate to have contested elections in both Tobago and Trinidad. R

As part of his final term, Dr. Rowley stressed the importance of mentoring young leaders within the PNM to ensure the party’s future.

During his tenure, Dr. Rowley faced significant challenges, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Rowley also addressed the rising negativity in public discourse, lamenting attacks on officials fuelled by hate and vitriol. Despite this, he celebrated the achievements of young leaders he introduced to politics, many of whom are now well-positioned to take Trinidad and Tobago forward.