When was Paula-Mae Weekes born?

Paula-Mae Weekes was born on 23 December 1958 in Port of Spain.

What positions has Paula-Mae Weekes held?

Positions held by Paula-Mae Weekes include: President of Trinidad and Tobago (2018–2023).

Where did Paula-Mae Weekes study?

Paula-Mae Weekes was educated at Hugh Wooding Law School, University of the West Indies at Cave Hill.

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Paula-Mae Weekes

President of Trinidad and Tobago

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Paula-Mae Weekes is a Trinidadian politician and jurist who was the sixth president of Trinidad and Tobago from 2018 to 2023. She is the first female President of Trinidad and Tobago, the second female head of state after Queen Elizabeth II, and the second woman of African ancestry to become a president in the western hemisphere, following Ertha Pascal-Trouillot of Haiti.

Quick facts

Born: 23 December 1958 wd
Place of birth: Port of Spain wd
Citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago wd
Occupation: jurist, politician, lawyer wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Hugh Wooding Law School, University of the West Indies at Cave Hill wd

Positions held wd

President of Trinidad and Tobago (19 March 2018 – 20 March 2023)

Awards wd

Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (2017)

Questions

When was Paula-Mae Weekes born?: Paula-Mae Weekes was born on 23 December 1958 in Port of Spain.
What positions has Paula-Mae Weekes held?: Positions held by Paula-Mae Weekes include: President of Trinidad and Tobago (2018–2023).
Where did Paula-Mae Weekes study?: Paula-Mae Weekes was educated at Hugh Wooding Law School, University of the West Indies at Cave Hill.

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Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 9 November 2026

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