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Eric Williams, a moderate nationalist, founds the People's National Movement (PNM).
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Eric Williams, a moderate nationalist, founds the People's National Movement (PNM).
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Government declares a state of emergency after violent protests by "Black Power" supporters who demand a solution to unemployment and an end to foreign influence over the economy. Hundreds of army soldiers mutiny in support, but their rebellion collapses within days.
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Government declares a state of emergency after violent protests by "Black Power" supporters who demand a solution to unemployment and an end to foreign influence over the economy. Hundreds of army soldiers mutiny in support, but their rebellion collapses within days.
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Trinidad and Tobago becomes a republic with the former governor-general, Ellis Clarke, as president and Eric Williams as prime minister.
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Trinidad and Tobago becomes a republic with the former governor-general, Ellis Clarke, as president and Eric Williams as prime minister.
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Agriculture Minister George Chambers becomes prime minister following Williams' death.
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Agriculture Minister George Chambers becomes prime minister following Williams' death.
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Noor Hassanali becomes president.
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Noor Hassanali becomes president.
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1991 - Patrick Manning becomes prime minister after his PNM party wins general election.
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1991 - Patrick Manning becomes prime minister after his PNM party wins general election.
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Third general election in three years ends months of political deadlock. Prime Minister Patrick Manning's ruling People's National Movement declares victory.
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President Maxwell Richards is sworn in after being elected by MPs in February.
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At least 10,000 people take part in a protest - named the Death March - against a soaring rate of violent crime.
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Former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday is sentenced to two years in prison for failing to declare an overseas bank account while he was in office. The conviction is quashed on appeal.
