Prakash Persad

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The Honourable
Prakash Persad
Senator
Senator of Trinidad and Tobago
Incumbent
Assumed office
3 May 2025
In office
10 September 1990 – 19 November 1991
Personal details
PartyUnited National Congress

Prakash Persad is a Trinidad and Tobago politician representing the United National Congress (UNC).[1]

Career

Persad was President of the University of Trinidad and Tobago.[2] Following the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election, he joined the Senate.[3] He was appointed Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training by prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.[4]

Personal life

Prakash Persad is Hindu.[2]

References

  1. "Senator the Honourable Prof. Prakash Persad". Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
  2. Khan, Rishard (4 August 2024). "UTT president to speak at Hindu conference in Guyana". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  3. Reporter, Newsday (3 May 2025). "Eight new senators named". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  4. "New Cabinet sworn In: Full list of appointments". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.