When was Christine Kangaloo born?

Christine Kangaloo was born on 1 December 1961 in San Fernando.

What positions has Christine Kangaloo held?

Positions held by Christine Kangaloo include: President of Trinidad and Tobago (since 20 March 2023); Member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (2015–2023); President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (2015–2023); Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education (2007–2010); Minister of Legal Affairs (2005–2007).

Where did Christine Kangaloo study?

Christine Kangaloo was educated at University of the West Indies.

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Christine Kangaloo

Politician from Trinidad and Tobago

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Christine Carla Kangaloo is a Trinidadian lawyer and politician who is serving as the President of Trinidad and Tobago since 2023. Upon succeeding Paula-Mae Weekes on 20 March 2023, she became the first woman in the Americas to succeed another woman as Head of State. Globally, she is the second woman to achieve this feat in a parliamentary republic, following Ireland's Mary McAleese, who succeeded Mary Robinson in 1997. Additionally, she is the first woman of Indian ancestry to serve as a president of a country in the Americas.

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Born: 1 December 1961 wd
Place of birth: San Fernando wd
Citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: People's National Movement wd
Education: University of the West Indies wd

Positions held wd

President of Trinidad and Tobago (since 20 March 2023 · BS 6 Chaitra 2079 onwards)
Member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (23 September 2015 – 17 January 2023)
President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (23 September 2015 – 17 January 2023)
Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education (8 November 2007 – 25 May 2010)
Minister of Legal Affairs (14 May 2005 – 7 November 2007)

Awards wd

Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (2023)
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2025)

Questions

When was Christine Kangaloo born?: Christine Kangaloo was born on 1 December 1961 in San Fernando.
What positions has Christine Kangaloo held?: Positions held by Christine Kangaloo include: President of Trinidad and Tobago (since 20 March 2023); Member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (2015–2023); President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago (2015–2023); Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education (2007–2010); Minister of Legal Affairs (2005–2007).
Where did Christine Kangaloo study?: Christine Kangaloo was educated at University of the West Indies.

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