George Chambers

For other people named George Chambers, see George Chambers (disambiguation).

The Honourable George Chambers ORTT
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
Minister of Finance
In office 1971–1974
Prime Minister	Eric Williams
Preceded by	Eric Williams
Succeeded by	Eric Williams
In office 30 March 1981 – 18 December 1986
Prime Minister	himself
Preceded by	Eric Williams
Succeeded by	A. N. R. Robinson
Personal details
Born	George Michael Chambers (1928-10-04)4 October 1928 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died	4 November 1997(1997-11-04) (aged 69) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Political party	PNM

George Michael Chambers ORTT (4 October 1928 – 4 November 1997) 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 represent the constituency of Saint Ann's East in the House of Representatives and served twice as Minister of Finance (1971–1974 and 1981–1986). 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.

External links

• Biography from the National Library and Information Service of Trinidad and Tobago (Nalis).